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M4.4 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-12 13:32:10 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on September 12, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

ID
504c3101eaa1a0f1f675bf050374a9faa0f0505d
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
39.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 13:32:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.42000, -103.74000
Temperature
25.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.7 km
Shallow
39.7 km
39.7 km — close to the regional average (44.6 km)
Regional average: 44.6 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

  • Colima
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 263 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 264 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 267 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 16°N
    Distance: 339 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'300 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 843 Catalogue entries

Of 842 other entries for this area and period, 48 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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