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M4.0 Depth: 65.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near San José Miahuatlán, Puebla (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 10:29:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 10:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near San José Miahuatlán, Puebla (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 65 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.2 km
Shallow
65.2 km
65.2 km — deeper 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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