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M4.1 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 04:13:33 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 04:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
8568e15159eaa4227e6a57b5f5318284d279953f
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
180.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 04:13:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.45300, -94.38200
Temperature
24.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 180.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 180.4 km
Intermediate
180.4 km
180.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 123 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 151 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 360 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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