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M4.4 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 14:09:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 14:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
21dca7295b2338ee6153e76c7a491df4841e7095
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
50.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 14:09:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Michoacán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.42700, -103.39900
Temperature
30.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.9 km
Shallow
50.9 km
50.9 km — close to the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 235 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 281 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 292 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 348 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

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