M4.1 Depth: 162.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near La Nueva Victoria, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 23:16:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near La Nueva Victoria, Veracruz (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 162 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
162.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 23:16:09 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.36800, -94.60000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162.1 km
Intermediate
162.1 km
162.1 km — deeper than the regional average (47.3 km)
Regional average: 47.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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