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M4.0 Depth: 104.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Playa Vicente, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 16:59:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Playa Vicente, Veracruz (Mexico). At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
104.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 16:59:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Playa Vicente
County
Playa Vicente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.75700, -95.87900
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.7 km
Intermediate
104.7 km
104.7 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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