Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nuevo León
Country overviewMexico
M3.8 Earthquake near NUEVO LEON, MEXICO (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
98e2c79953ab8bd789ca319b829ad5efc7dbb9e4
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 03:33:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.18500,
-99.79200
Temperature
16.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Durango Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Mexico
2