M4.4 Depth: 50.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

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

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.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50.9 km

50.9 km — close to the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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

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