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M4.3 Depth: 169.6 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Río Uxpanapa (Poblado 14), Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 18:13:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Río Uxpanapa (Poblado 14), Veracruz (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 170 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

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
169.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 18:13:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Río Uxpanapa (Poblado 14)
County
Uxpanapa
Village
Río Uxpanapa (Poblado 14)
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.16900, -94.14400
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 169.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 169.6 km
Intermediate
169.6 km
169.6 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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