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M4.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near México (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 14:05:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near México (Mexico) on April 10, 2026 at 14:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 14:05:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
México
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.15500, -98.27500
Temperature
28.7°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 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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