M4.9

M 4.9 - 56 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico

Light Earthquake · June 5, 2025 · 56 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico

Key Insights

•This M4.9 light earthquake ranks #359 out of 470 events in the database.
•At M4.9, this is 0.8 points below the database average of M5.7.
•At 4.0 km depth, this is classified as a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes typically cause stronger ground shaking and more damage than deeper events (avg depth: 27 km).
•1 people reported feeling this earthquake via the USGS "Did You Feel It?" system, with a significance score of 370.

Depth

4.0 km

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Significance

370

Earthquake Details

Magnitude	M4.9(mww)
Classification	Light Earthquake
Location	56 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico
Date & Time	June 5, 2025 12:26:21
Coordinates	27.6867N, 102.7938W
Depth	4.0 km (Shallow)
Tsunami	No
Felt Reports	1 reports submitted to USGS
CDI (Community Intensity)	2.0
Significance Score	370 / 3,000
Status	reviewed

Magnitude Scale Context

Minor

3-3.9

Light

4-4.9

Moderate

5-5.9

Strong

6-6.9

Major

At M4.9, this is classified as a Light earthquake. Earthquakes of this size are felt by most people and may cause minor damage near the epicenter.

Official USGS Page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qi1q

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 56 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico earthquake?

The 56 km NW of Ocampo, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9 mww, classified as a "Light" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt by people nearby but rarely cause significant structural damage.

Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?

This earthquake struck at coordinates 27.6867N, 102.7938W, at a depth of 4.0 km. Shallow earthquakes (under 20 km) tend to cause more surface damage than deeper events.

Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.

How many people felt this earthquake?

1 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 2.0, indicating light shaking noticed by some people.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?

This earthquake occurred on June 5, 2025 at 12:26:21. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 370 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a relatively routine seismic event.

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