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M4.4 Depth: 18.4 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 03:16:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on August 10, 2026 at 03:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 03:16:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.82600, -105.59200
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 115 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 365 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 402 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico

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