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M4.4 Earthquake near Minatitlán, Veracruz (Mexico)

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

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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.

Details

ID
b41eb0330c7cbc900a66f708761d0f2dfbebbce4
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

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 (44.6 km)
Regional average: 44.6 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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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries

Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 8 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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