Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Yucatán · Tecoh
Country overviewMexico · Yucatán
M3.8 Earthquake near Tecoh, Yucatán (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On April 18, 2026 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Tecoh, Yucatán (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport45.3 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · MID · MMMD
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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