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M4.0 Depth: 128.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 12:41:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 25, 2025 at 12:41 UTC. At around 129 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
128.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 12:41:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.59800, -95.05800
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128.5 km
Intermediate
128.5 km
128.5 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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