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M4.0 Earthquake near Ojo de Agua, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:41:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Ojo de Agua, Veracruz (Mexico) on August 23, 2026 at 19:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 145 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.

Details

ID
b7f9f160c22d46d403dfae8968d0c12e3c309fab
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
144.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 19:41:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Ojo de Agua
County
Jesús Carranza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.53500, -94.86400
Temperature
28.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144.5 km
Intermediate
144.5 km
144.5 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

  • San Martin
    Distance: 120 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 174 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 318 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 336 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 362 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

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

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