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M3.9 Earthquake near SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 03:27:34 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO (Mexico). 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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
652e11ea80adb3fe22b7b9e6fb66ed0e2541e5b8
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 03:27:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
San Luis Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.38100, -99.44800
Temperature
19.0°C

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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 365 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico

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