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M4.0 Depth: 43.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Jesús Carranza, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 21:46:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 21:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Jesús Carranza, Veracruz (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 21:46:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Jesús Carranza
County
Jesús Carranza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.40000, -95.03000
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.8 km
Shallow
43.8 km
43.8 km — close to the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 360 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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