How strong was the 175 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico earthquake?
The 175 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 5.3 mww, classified as a "Moderate" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings and are felt widely.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 18.0806N, 105.9027W, at a depth of 10.0 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?
No felt reports were submitted to the USGS for this earthquake. This may indicate the earthquake occurred in a remote area with few nearby residents, or the shaking was too minor to be widely noticed.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on September 25, 2025 at 19:21:20. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 432 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event.