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Mexico · Michoacán

M4.8 Earthquake near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-01-12 09:18:26 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
39.0 km
Source
USP

Michoacán · Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares

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About this earthquake

On January 12, 2025 at 09:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacán (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 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 USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — close to the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 197 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 275 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 315 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 329 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·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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