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M4.2 Depth: 67.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 00:10:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 68 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.6 km
Shallow
67.6 km
67.6 km — deeper than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 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

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