M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 19 km SE of Aquila, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-01-12 10:53:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 19 km SE of Aquila, Mexico on January 12, 2025 at 10:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-12 10:53:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.46580, -103.38850

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 231 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 277 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 296 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 346 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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