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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Dominio Cumbres, Nuevo León (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 02:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Dominio Cumbres, Nuevo León (Mexico) on August 15, 2026 at 02:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 02:06:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Nuevo León
City
Dominio Cumbres
County
García
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.78000, -100.44100
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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