M4.1 Depth: 167.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 21:44:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico) on June 12, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

167.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 21:44:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Veracruz

City

Las Choapas

County

Las Choapas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.17100, -94.03300

Temperature

20.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

167 km

167 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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Tacana

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Almolonga

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Santa Maria

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