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M4.1 Earthquake near La Chinantla (Poblado 10), Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 20:40:41 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
136.8 km
Source
EMSC

Veracruz · La Chinantla (Poblado 10)

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near La Chinantla (Poblado 10), Veracruz (Mexico) on July 26, 2026 at 20:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

ID
13ea699ff0651e4437e6746535b5d88795c2f93e
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
136.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 20:40:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
La Chinantla (Poblado 10)
County
Uxpanapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.21000, -94.49100
Temperature
25.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.8 km
Intermediate
136.8 km
136.8 km — deeper than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 135 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 168 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 371 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries

Of 85 other entries for this area and period, 24 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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