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M4.1 Depth: 23.8 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 22:10:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 22:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
23.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 22:10:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Las Choapas
County
Las Choapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.33100, -93.71200
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.8 km
Shallow
23.8 km
23.8 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 51 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 208 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
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  • Almolonga
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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