M4.3 Depth: 170.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-21 09:12:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2025 at 09:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 171 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

170.9 km

UTC time

2025-06-21 09:12:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Veracruz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.69990, -94.27900

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

170.9 km

170.9 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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