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M4.0 Earthquake near La Llama, Veracruz (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 00:22:17 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near La Llama, Veracruz (Mexico). At around 138 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
a928bdf0c2e1629edb6f2c4fd0d46ef51a225235
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
138.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 00:22:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Veracruz
City
La Llama
County
Sayula de Alemán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.74300, -94.87200
Temperature
28.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.2 km
Intermediate
138.2 km
138.2 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

  • San Martin
    Distance: 97 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 301 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 322 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 347 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

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

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