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M5.0 Depth: 191.7 km

M5.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-02 23:19:30 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Veracruz on Nov 2, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) · 2025-11-02 23:19:30 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on November 2, 2025 at 23:19 UTC. At around 192 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
191.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-02 23:19:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.76730, -94.18930
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191.7 km
Intermediate
191.7 km
191.7 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Las Choapas18.8 kmNE42'693
Minatitlán46.7 kmNW112'046
Tuxtla Gutiérrez160.3 kmSE604'147

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 111 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 354 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 384 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours7
Strongest subsequent eventM4.9
M4.82025-11-02 23:19:31 UTC10.8 kmChiapas, Mexico M4.22025-11-03 16:08:02 UTC69.2 kmOAXACA, MEXICO M3.02025-11-04 10:18:41 UTC111.7 kmCHIAPAS, MEXICO M3.02025-11-05 12:22:33 UTC112.2 kmCHIAPAS, MEXICO M4.02025-11-05 12:36:31 UTC62.8 kmVERACRUZ, MEXICO M4.22025-11-05 15:34:18 UTC135.2 kmOAXACA, MEXICO M4.22025-11-05 21:38:50 UTC99.9 kmOAXACA, MEXICO M3.52025-11-06 04:02:03 UTC112.4 kmCHIAPAS, MEXICO M4.72025-11-06 12:13:13 UTC35.4 km28 km NE of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M4.92025-11-06 12:13:13 UTC36.1 kmChiapas, Mexico M4.72025-11-06 12:13:13 UTC33.7 kmVERACRUZ, MEXICO M4.32025-11-07 09:41:15 UTC138.2 kmOAXACA, MEXICO

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥4124
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-01-02

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-11-02 23:19:07 UTC78.9 kmChiapas, Mexico M4.82025-10-12 02:26:25 UTC41.7 km14 km E of Niños Héroes, Mexico M4.82025-10-12 02:26:21 UTC78.8 kmChiapas, Mexico M4.72025-09-25 21:11:06 UTC7.0 km25 km SSE of Cuichapa, Mexico M4.62025-06-02 23:54:29 UTC136.6 kmCHIAPAS, MEXICO

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