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M4.0 Earthquake near SINALOA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 01:47:02 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SINALOA, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 20, 2025 at 01:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
3ee4a159f114a0b3d5422a18bcac7537596fabf8
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 01:47:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Sinaloa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.11800, -105.75100
Temperature
29.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

  • Durango Volcanic Field
    Distance: 175 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'075 m ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 300 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico

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