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M4.0 Depth: 13.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 07:39:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 07:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 07:39:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.87600, -100.30400
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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

  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 281 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico

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