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M4.8 Depth: 159.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near La Majahua, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 11:33:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near La Majahua, Veracruz (Mexico) on September 3, 2026 at 11:33 UTC. At around 159 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
159.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 11:33:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
La Majahua
County
Hidalgotitlán
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.65420, -94.63360
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159 km
Intermediate
159 km
159 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

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 292 km away

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