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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 17:17:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 31, 2025 at 17:17 UTC. At around 146 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
b5e8282ecdaf5dd1fc78a084a16276380d4b0aca
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
146.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 17:17:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.54700, -94.79000
Temperature
31.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146.2 km
Intermediate
146.2 km
146.2 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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