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M4.1 Depth: 108.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Arroyo Colorado, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 07:22:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 07:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Arroyo Colorado, Veracruz (Mexico). At around 109 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
M4.1
Depth
108.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 07:22:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Arroyo Colorado
County
Playa Vicente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.80200, -95.72200
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.6 km
Intermediate
108.6 km
108.6 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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