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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 22:18:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on September 2, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 22:18:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.55100, -96.83200
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 419 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 434 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico

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