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M4.2 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 23:33:43 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 23:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d2a9458dc1411a5584e333c1e227acc58a2a3cf7
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
75.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 23:33:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.25100, -93.11400
Temperature
27.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.7 km
Intermediate
75.7 km
75.7 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

Mexico

Context for this earthquake

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

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