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M4.0 Earthquake near La Chinantla (Poblado 10), Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-05 04:42:28 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
144.3 km
Source
EMSC

Veracruz · La Chinantla (Poblado 10)

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About this earthquake

On June 5, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near La Chinantla (Poblado 10), Veracruz (Mexico). At around 144 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
32b35245821f916d55e9b7a21892c453616a1b25
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
144.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-05 04:42:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
La Chinantla (Poblado 10)
County
Uxpanapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.33600, -94.47300
Temperature
23.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144.3 km
Intermediate
144.3 km
144.3 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 132 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 156 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

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