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M3.0 Depth: 14.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Pablo Oztotepec, Mexico City (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 06:32:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Pablo Oztotepec, Mexico City (Mexico) on August 1, 2026 at 06:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 06:32:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Mexico City
City
San Pablo Oztotepec
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.16800, -99.06400
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 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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