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M4.1 Depth: 47.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Aquila, Michoacán (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 05:51:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Aquila, Michoacán (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
47.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 05:51:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Michoacán
City
Aquila
County
Aquila
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.38200, -103.19500
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.5 km
Shallow
47.5 km
47.5 km — close to the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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

  • Colima
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 223 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 304 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 330 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico

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