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M4.0 Depth: 153.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 06:12:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 06:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
153.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 06:12:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.45800, -94.61500
Temperature
23.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153.3 km
Intermediate
153.3 km
153.3 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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  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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