Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nuevo León · Dominio Cumbres
Country overviewMexico · Nuevo León
M3.5 Earthquake near Dominio Cumbres, Nuevo León (Mexico)
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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
ID
8904bef3577b25c6be363ba93ddb0d94941a5fb4
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 02:06:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.78000,
-100.44100
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Monterrey International Airport33.4 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · MTY · MMMY
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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