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M4.2 Depth: 20.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 13:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 13:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near México (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 20 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
20.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 13:32:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.66200, -113.01200
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.3 km
Shallow
20.3 km
20.3 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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

  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 74 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 163 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • Tortuga, Isla
    Distance: 176 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 224 m ·Mexico
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 199 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • Comondu-La Purisima
    Distance: 315 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 780 m ·Mexico
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 358 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico

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