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M4.0 Depth: 135.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Naranjo, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 20:58:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 20:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near El Naranjo, Veracruz (Mexico). At around 135 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 EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
135.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 20:58:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
El Naranjo
County
Jesús Carranza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.55400, -95.11100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.1 km
Intermediate
135.1 km
135.1 km — deeper than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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