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M4.0 Depth: 27.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 02:08:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on August 12, 2026 at 02:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 02:08:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.09900, -104.70200
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.2 km
Shallow
27.2 km
27.2 km — shallower than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colima
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 164 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 291 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 321 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico

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