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M4.0 Earthquake near Minatitlán, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-10-16 03:43:36 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 16, 2026 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Minatitlán, Veracruz (Mexico). At around 191 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
48d14775f0f96829e04badeab70583c6e138e2fd
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
190.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 03:43:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Minatitlán
County
Minatitlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.56800, -94.25800
Temperature
24.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 190.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 190.8 km
Intermediate
190.8 km
190.8 km — deeper than the regional average (45.4 km)
Regional average: 45.4 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: 111 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 149 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

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

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