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M4.1 Depth: 93.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 12:14:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near México (Mexico) on March 21, 2026 at 12:14 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. 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 M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
93.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 12:14:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.93400, -93.99600
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.5 km
Intermediate
93.5 km
93.5 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 178 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 319 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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