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M3.3 Depth: 65.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Zapotitlán, Puebla (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 03:50:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 03:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Zapotitlán, Puebla (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 66 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 03:50:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Puebla
City
Zapotitlán
County
Zapotitlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.14000, -97.53200
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.8 km
Shallow
65.8 km
65.8 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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