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M4.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 21:00:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 25, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near México (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 11 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 M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-25 21:00:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.84300, -100.09100
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico

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