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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NUEVO LEON, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 03:33:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NUEVO LEON, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 12, 2025 at 03:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 03:33:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Nuevo León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.18500, -99.79200
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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

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