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M4.0 Depth: 173.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 03:47:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 03:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 173 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
173.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 03:47:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.20600, -94.06800
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 173.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 173.3 km
Intermediate
173.3 km
173.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 91 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 192 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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