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M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-11-14 00:02:30 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On November 14, 2026 at 00:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
d0439249b3c26765713b47d25e36bbe48db53a67
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2026-11-14 00:02:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.95700, -100.45400
Temperature
29.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 km — shallower than the regional average (44 km)
Regional average: 44 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

  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 273 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl Activity reported
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

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