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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Jalpan de Serra, Querétaro (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 13:16:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Jalpan de Serra, Querétaro (Mexico) on February 7, 2026 at 13:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

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

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