Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1369942 |
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Event time | 2025-05-17 23:01:41 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-18 05:01:41 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-17 23:35:50 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.1 |
Depth | 39.9 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | North-America |
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Country | Mexico |
Administration area | Veracruz-Llave |
Nearest settlement | Colorado |
Distance | 3 km |
Course | W |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | Gulf of Mexico |
Water surface name | Gulf of Mexico |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.