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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 18:31:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 18:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
3b4aa466d7ce03205d2b1a5eb0ed1df83020fe53
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
126.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 18:31:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.24500, -94.82700
Temperature
27.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.9 km
Intermediate
126.9 km
126.9 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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  • Tacana
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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