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

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

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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.

Details

ID
0d572c9459c3a16147897c5a16af37ec2a3b1019
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

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 (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 125 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 171 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 341 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 368 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·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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