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M4.0 Earthquake near Las Perlas, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 14:49:16 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Las Perlas, Veracruz (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

ID
f8738483a4e112494452ee74fb24a5670831c146
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 14:49:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Las Perlas
County
Jesús Carranza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.42500, -94.91300
Temperature
31.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 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: 130 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 324 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 339 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 367 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

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

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