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M4.4 Earthquake near Hidalgotitlán, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-11-08 18:18:20 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Hidalgotitlán, Veracruz (Mexico) on November 8, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
e83be202999f79ed17f1dbd5ec30ce93cc01bd6b
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
148.9 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 18:18:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Hidalgotitlán
County
Hidalgotitlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.44300, -94.63600
Temperature
27.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 148.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 148.9 km
Intermediate
148.9 km
148.9 km — deeper than the regional average (44 km)
Regional average: 44 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: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

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

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