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M4.4 Depth: 171.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 07:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Las Choapas, Veracruz (Mexico) on February 21, 2026 at 07:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
171.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 07:33:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Las Choapas
County
Las Choapas
Source
isc
Coordinates
17.73000, -94.01000
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 171 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 171 km
Intermediate
171 km
171 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 92 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 156 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 353 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 372 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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