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M4.0 Depth: 15.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 16:09:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Mexico (Mexico) on July 17, 2026 at 16:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 16:09:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.94400, -97.60300
Temperature
34.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — shallower than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 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

  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 370 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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