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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 00:17:12 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 29, 2025 at 00:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 179 km. 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
56eeae9a1e511f56da7545f2233252b17a673300
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
179.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 00:17:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.54400, -94.40000
Temperature
29.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 179.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 179.4 km
Intermediate
179.4 km
179.4 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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