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M4.0 Earthquake near La Galera, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 18:04:14 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near La Galera, Veracruz (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
51b2b40d739d69269c399d436780a30e4da4a5ab
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
150.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 18:04:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
La Galera
County
Hidalgotitlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.46600, -94.58000
Temperature
27.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150.3 km
Intermediate
150.3 km
150.3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 344 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-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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