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M4.0 Depth: 49.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Ojapa, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 05:59:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Ojapa, Veracruz (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 05:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Ojapa
County
Cosoleacaque
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.91500, -94.58100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 km — close to the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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