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M4.0 Depth: 151.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Chuniapan de Arriba, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 16:23:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Chuniapan de Arriba, Veracruz (Mexico) on July 6, 2026 at 16:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 152 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
151.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 16:23:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Chuniapan de Arriba
County
Uxpanapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.39200, -94.37000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 151.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 151.6 km
Intermediate
151.6 km
151.6 km — deeper than the regional average (47.1 km)
Regional average: 47.1 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 157 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 366 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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