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M4.0 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 03:35:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near México (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
8c67362fd5fe7d276a9905c64834d28602074234
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 03:35:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.09400, -103.29200
Temperature
27.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (44 km)
Regional average: 44 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: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 254 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 275 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 318 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 16°N
    Distance: 339 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'300 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 352 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

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