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M3.9 Depth: 111.3 km

M3.9 Earthquake near El Vergel, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 02:25:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near El Vergel, Veracruz (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
111.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 02:25:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
El Vergel
County
Playa Vicente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.67600, -95.54700
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.3 km
Intermediate
111.3 km
111.3 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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