Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 12.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tlaxcala · Natívitas
Country overviewMexico · Tlaxcala
M3.9 Earthquake near Natívitas, Tlaxcala (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Natívitas, Tlaxcala (Mexico) on July 23, 2026 at 03:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — shallower than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Hermanos Serdán International Airport11.3 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · PBC · MMPB
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-21
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 843 Catalogue entries
Of 842 other entries for this area and period, 707 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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