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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 18:20:15 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 18:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 125 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

ID
2f482ef5614ce36f683279617ee98ba18960ef6a
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
124.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 18:20:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.22900, -94.91300
Temperature
27.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124.8 km
Intermediate
124.8 km
124.8 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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