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M4.2 Depth: 139.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-03 10:07:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO on May 3, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. At around 140 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M4.2
Depth
139.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 10:07:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.29300, -94.46000
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139.6 km
Intermediate
139.6 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: 131 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 367 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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