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M4.0 Earthquake near Uxpanapa, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-10-08 06:55:25 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 8, 2026 at 06:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Uxpanapa, Veracruz (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

ID
979215dc8de08807e20eef2deb20355e688804c6
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
137.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-08 06:55:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Uxpanapa
County
Uxpanapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.33500, -94.63400
Temperature
24.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.6 km
Intermediate
137.6 km
137.6 km — deeper than the regional average (45.5 km)
Regional average: 45.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 149 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 351 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

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

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