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

UTC time: 2026-02-03 18:13:35 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
169.6 km
Source
EMSC

Veracruz · Río Uxpanapa (Poblado 14)

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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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
cfae2cf8f0166964620a5e363091890238fd5d18
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

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 (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 99 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 191 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

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

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