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M4.1 Earthquake near PUEBLA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 01:56:58 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near PUEBLA, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 29, 2025 at 01:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
bf3ed7c4294f8fd893a9cb29eecebd51bebbeafa
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 01:56:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Puebla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.43800, -96.84400
Temperature
17.2°C

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 (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

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