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M4.2 Depth: 42.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 13:46:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near México (Mexico) on February 24, 2026 at 13:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
42.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 13:46:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.71900, -96.02800
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.9 km
Shallow
42.9 km
42.9 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

  • San Martin
    Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 350 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 423 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico

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