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M4.0 Earthquake near La Horqueta (Poblado 12), Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-10-05 16:44:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
51.7 km
Source
EMSC

Veracruz · La Horqueta (Poblado 12)

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About this earthquake

On October 5, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near La Horqueta (Poblado 12), Veracruz (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
0b29f57dc43244de3710064e843f7ac8f2248bfb
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
51.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 16:44:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
La Horqueta (Poblado 12)
County
Uxpanapa
Village
La Horqueta (Poblado 12)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.19900, -94.22000
Temperature
23.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.7 km
Shallow
51.7 km
51.7 km — close to 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 107 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 184 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 392 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

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