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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 17:22:34 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 4, 2025 at 17:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
932517ede204afbc35a5d5e6a9f80013f97522ac
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
149.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 17:22:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.26600, -94.38800
Temperature
30.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 149.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 149.9 km
Intermediate
149.9 km
149.9 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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: 168 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 374 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

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