M3.7
Depth:
5.0 km
M3.7 Earthquake near Chapab, Yucatán (Mexico)
About this earthquake
On March 13, 2026 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Chapab, Yucatán (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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 M2.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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
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Stats (last 24h)
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634
Country (24h)
Mexico
2