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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Tecoh, Yucatán (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 22:27:19 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 22:27:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Yucatán
City
Tecoh
County
Tecoh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.57700, -89.42900
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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