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M4.0 Depth: 9.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 16:25:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 16:25:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.29300, -101.15000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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

  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 291 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 294 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico

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