Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 80.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mexico
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M3.3 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 8, 2026 at 13:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
779bc8cb1da2cb696b16a24a2437a1769deac616
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-08 13:16:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.52200,
-92.37100
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (45.5 km)
Regional average: 45.5 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tapachula International Airport30.3 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · TAP · MMTP
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
Mexico
3
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