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M4.0 Earthquake near PUEBLA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 02:38:01 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near PUEBLA, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 30, 2025 at 02:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
5563e4b3b5bbf40c410cedf4a8809d89d8f1442c
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
65.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 02:38:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Puebla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.20300, -97.32400
Temperature
16.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.1 km
Shallow
65.1 km
65.1 km — deeper 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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