Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
San Luis Potosí · Ampliación La Hincada
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M3.7 Earthquake near Ampliación La Hincada, San Luis Potosí (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Ampliación La Hincada, San Luis Potosí (Mexico) on May 29, 2026 at 17:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
c0f31a4c9d5e37c527094438e0fb62749b1ead90
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 17:32:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Ampliación La Hincada
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.22200,
-99.21700
Temperature
33.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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