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M4.2 Depth: 137.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 04:31:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 15, 2025 at 04:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 137 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
137.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 04:31:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.71800, -94.95000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.1 km
Intermediate
137.1 km
137.1 km — deeper than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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