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M4.0 Depth: 15.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 19:42:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco (Mexico) on May 19, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 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

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 19:42:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Jalisco
City
Cabo Corrientes
County
Cabo Corrientes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.49000, -105.42700
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — shallower than the regional average (47.1 km)
Regional average: 47.1 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

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    Distance: 64 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
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  • Colima
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Durango Volcanic Field
    Distance: 419 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'075 m ·Mexico

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