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M4.0 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 06:31:46 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 3, 2025 at 06:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
fa7d24c3ad6231dc4df71c96a029940753922d37
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
63.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 06:31:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.27000, -94.20700
Temperature
24.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.4 km
Shallow
63.4 km
63.4 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 104 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 178 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

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