M5.5 Depth: 32.3 km

M5.5 Earthquake near 59 km SE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-03-05 09:43:12 UTC Local time:
M5.5 earthquake near 59 km SE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico on Mar 5, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.5 Earthquake near 59 km SE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico · 2025-03-05 09:43:12 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near 59 km SE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico on March 5, 2025 at 09:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
32.3 km
UTC time
2025-03-05 09:43:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.62000, -95.07350

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.3 km
Shallow
32.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Salina Cruz63.1 kmN84'438
Oaxaca City238.2 kmNW255'029
Tuxtla Gutiérrez244.1 kmNE604'147

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 276 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 327 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.410.0 km13.2 km
USGSM5.532.3 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-02-17

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

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