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M5.6 Earthquake near 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-03-15 03:19:27 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
62.0 km
Source
USGS

5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico

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M5.6 earthquake near 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico on Mar 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.6 Earthquake near 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico · 2025-03-15 03:19:27 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2025 at 03:19 UTC, a magnitude M5.6 earthquake occurred near 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
c2858016eb7a36322e095a6b9ae1a07fadac92f8
Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-15 03:19:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.33610, -97.42530

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco28.1 kmW17'543
Oaxaca City80.4 kmE255'029
Puebla City207.5 kmNW1'692'181

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 215 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Humeros, Los
    Distance: 261 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.210.0 km44.1 km
USGSM5.662.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-02-28

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.52025-02-28 19:40:23 UTC41.9 kmLa Cumbre

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