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M4.0 Earthquake near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-20 18:39:12 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico) on September 20, 2026 at 18:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. 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. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
724bf2e123f5ccd8e01e646c4dd16b8ec18c74b8
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
199.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 18:39:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Las Choapas
County
Las Choapas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.33600, -93.94500
Temperature
32.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199.8 km
Intermediate
199.8 km
199.8 km — deeper than the regional average (44.6 km)
Regional average: 44.6 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 190 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries

Of 85 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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