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M4.0 Earthquake near Agua Prieta, Sonora (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 09:57:39 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 09:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Agua Prieta, Sonora (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
d5e1b157d2415c0f6ee42e0486db5f6da5b1418c
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 09:57:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Sonora
City
Agua Prieta
County
Agua Prieta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.20090, -109.27160
Temperature
20.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Red Hill-Quemado
    Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 407 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 417 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 425 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Tortuga, Isla
    Distance: 489 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 224 m ·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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