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M4.0 Earthquake near Zacatal, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-25 10:02:57 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Zacatal, Veracruz (Mexico) on September 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
4ba84f84801a8cdc4d8e1a94b11128685a253973
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
125.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 10:02:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Zacatal
County
San Juan Evangelista
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.70300, -95.02500
Temperature
22.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.3 km
Intermediate
125.3 km
125.3 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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: 97 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 194 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 293 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 311 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 337 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

Of 86 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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