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M4.0 Depth: 126.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:44:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO on May 6, 2026 at 14:44 UTC. At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
126.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 14:44:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.51100, -95.01600
Temperature
34.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.5 km
Intermediate
126.5 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: 118 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 309 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 352 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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