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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 13:15:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

ID
5591a3d5bf32aed274770f3f48d759c3fdb3a184
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
124.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 13:15:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.58100, -95.17900
Temperature
30.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124.5 km
Intermediate
124.5 km
124.5 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: 334 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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