Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 37.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mexico
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M3.6 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 25, 2026 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
46e01a9273ceb0d28f30739acbb795b2b92531c3
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-25 17:39:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.54400,
-92.43800
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 km — close to 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tapachula International Airport28.8 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · TAP · MMTP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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