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M4.0 Earthquake near Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-27 18:03:32 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On September 27, 2026 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Mexico (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
fa3d216d18d809aac724c589df309022c818ee40
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 18:03:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.08400, -103.26100
Temperature
29.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

  • Colima
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 277 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 321 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 16°N
    Distance: 341 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'300 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 349 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 843 Catalogue entries

Of 842 other entries for this area and period, 401 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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