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M4.0 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 18:53:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 56 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
3479b2b3ba35b61559a60355ef87d2f5e2a81e6e
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
55.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 18:53:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Michoacán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.36800, -103.09400
Temperature
18.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.6 km
Shallow
55.6 km
55.6 km — deeper than 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: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 217 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 304 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 311 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 320 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·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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