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M4.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 05:06:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 22, 2025 at 05:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
0f6c3854a18f9584ea5f61892488bc82a58880b3
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 05:06:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.95100, -96.41500
Temperature
28.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

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    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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