Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 65.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puebla · Zapotitlán
Country overviewMexico · Puebla
M3.3 Earthquake near Zapotitlán, Puebla (Mexico)
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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.
Details
ID
c9faa18a5635a1bd6f6ace5c5c73503eb644ee85
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 03:50:26 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.14000,
-97.53200
Temperature
16.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
65.8 km
65.8 km — deeper 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Popocatepetl Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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