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M4.2 Depth: 153.6 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Ignacio Allende Chico (El Robalito), Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 09:01:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Ignacio Allende Chico (El Robalito), Veracruz (Mexico) on September 3, 2026 at 09:01 UTC. At around 154 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. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153.6 km
Intermediate
153.6 km
153.6 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

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