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M4.0 Depth: 138.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Zapotal, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 11:09:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near El Zapotal, Veracruz (Mexico). At around 139 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
138.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 11:09:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
El Zapotal
County
Hidalgotitlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.48800, -94.83800
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.9 km
Intermediate
138.9 km
138.9 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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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