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M4.1 Earthquake near Playa Vicente, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 15:49:17 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Playa Vicente, Veracruz (Mexico) on September 4, 2026 at 15:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
fc322b18a1039e2a744f8c3518b0443fe2ab4d5f
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
24.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 15:49:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
Playa Vicente
County
Playa Vicente
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.85900, -95.59200
Temperature
30.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.2 km
Shallow
24.2 km
24.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 88 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 256 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 282 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

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

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