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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Montemorelos, Nuevo León (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 15:32:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Montemorelos, Nuevo León (Mexico) on July 10, 2026 at 15:32 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 15:32:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Nuevo León
City
Montemorelos
County
Montemorelos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.35700, -99.79500
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 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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