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

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

Details

ID
92e8f4ac1d880b40755e0ccf39a2c875447d5176
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

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 (45.6 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

Tectonic context

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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 117 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 152 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
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  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 349 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 372 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

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