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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Chapab, Yucatán (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 04:40:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Chapab, Yucatán (Mexico) on May 15, 2026 at 04:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 04:40:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Yucatán
City
Chapab
County
Chapab
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.53300, -89.45500
Temperature
23.4°C

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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 (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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