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M4.2 Depth: 2.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 10:22:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 10:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near México (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 3 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 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
M4.2
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 10:22:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.29900, -101.32500
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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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