M4.7 Depth: 108.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 1 km ESE of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 06:51:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 1 km ESE of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico (Mexico) on May 22, 2025 at 06:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

108.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-22 06:51:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Michoacán

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.02050, -102.07480

Temperature

23.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

108.8 km

108.8 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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