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Earthquake (M4.6, Depth 10 km) in Mexico — 18 Sep 2026

GDACS reports a magnitude 4.6 earthquake at 10 km depth in Mexico on 2026-09-18 13:12 UTC. The report states no people affected within 100 km.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

The event is a confirmed seismic occurrence in Mexico. GDACS notes no people affected within 100 km, indicating limited immediate impact, but seismic monitoring is relevant for situational awareness and preparedness.

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