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M4.4 Depth: 185.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Minatitlán, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 17:33:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Minatitlán, Veracruz (Mexico) on July 24, 2026 at 17:33 UTC. At around 185 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
185.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 17:33:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Minatitlán
County
Minatitlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.44800, -94.28100
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185.3 km
Intermediate
185.3 km
185.3 km — deeper than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 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: 112 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 157 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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