Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 6.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mexico
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M4.1 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 21, 2026 at 01:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 6 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 EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
df2cefd37abdcc9244878f99d2c1a51d4af31e13
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-21 01:06:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.07900,
-98.26600
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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
-
Popocatepetl Activity reported
Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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591
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Mexico
4
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