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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NUEVO LEON, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 01:20:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NUEVO LEON, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 20, 2025 at 01:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 01:20:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Nuevo León
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.74300, -100.47700
Temperature
8.5°C

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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 (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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