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Mexico · Michoacán

M4.2 Earthquake near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 00:10:00 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
67.6 km
Source
EMSC

Michoacán · Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares

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About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 68 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.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.6 km
Shallow
67.6 km
67.6 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Colima
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 203 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 300 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 317 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 328 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·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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