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M3.8 Depth: 3.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Cardonal, Hidalgo (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 09:47:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 09:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Cardonal, Hidalgo (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 09:47:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Hidalgo
City
Cardonal
County
Cardonal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.47300, -99.04800
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 km — shallower than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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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