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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NUEVO LEON, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 01:51:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NUEVO LEON, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 5, 2025 at 01:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 01:51:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Nuevo León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.22300, -99.67800
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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