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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 14:30:36 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 23, 2025 at 14:30 UTC. At around 136 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
b22866b060b7b5d704b8ebff74384b899639c24a
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
135.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 14:30:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.66400, -94.78500
Temperature
29.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.7 km
Intermediate
135.7 km
135.7 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 359 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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