Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 111.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Veracruz · El Vergel
Country overviewMexico · Veracruz
M3.9 Earthquake near El Vergel, Veracruz (Mexico)
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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.
Details
ID
c6d5a6e775c9caa4aeaf0e0ec07cd34c4deb4803
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
111.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 02:25:54 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.67600,
-95.54700
Temperature
25.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
111.3 km
111.3 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
Veracruz
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries
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