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M4.0 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 12:54:34 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near México (Mexico) on January 31, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
d6268b747a96707aae9fa0a9b44fa6be55e33697
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
44.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 12:54:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.74200, -95.70900
Temperature
25.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.6 km
Shallow
44.6 km
44.6 km — close to the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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

  • San Martin
    Distance: 318 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·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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