Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
México
Country overviewMexico
M3.9 Earthquake near México (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near México (Mexico) on April 19, 2026 at 02:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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.
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Details
ID
53bb4c22a0c7d1d061da26ad7c2e7a72cee90065
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 02:47:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.62000,
-92.47000
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — close to the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tapachula International Airport22.2 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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