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M4.0 Depth: 51.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Cihuatlán, Jalisco (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 03:26:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Cihuatlán, Jalisco (Mexico) on February 27, 2026 at 03:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
51.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 03:26:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Jalisco
City
Cihuatlán
County
Cihuatlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.29700, -104.63200
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.5 km
Shallow
51.5 km
51.5 km — close to the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

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    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 143 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
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  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 308 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 314 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico

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