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M4.3 Earthquake near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 09:14:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 09:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near VERACRUZ, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
fdf012460195fb8f8f01830567bc6d585da020da
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
167.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 09:14:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.34400, -94.36900
Temperature
25.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 167 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 167 km
Intermediate
167 km
167 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 370 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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