Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 108.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Michoacán
Country overviewMexico
M4.7 Earthquake near 1 km ESE of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
108.8 km
108.8 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Michoacan-Guanajuato
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Colima
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Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
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Toluca, Nevado de
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Jocotitlan
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Chichinautzin
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
476
Country (24h)
Mexico
2