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M4.0 Depth: 145.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Adolfo López Mateos Viejo, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 22:46:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Adolfo López Mateos Viejo, Veracruz (Mexico) on August 2, 2026 at 22:46 UTC. At around 146 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 145.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 145.9 km
Intermediate
145.9 km
145.9 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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