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M4.0 Depth: 125.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-05 10:54:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO on May 5, 2026 at 10:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
125.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 10:54:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.36900, -95.02100
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.5 km
Intermediate
125.5 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: 134 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 321 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 363 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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