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M4.3 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 18:45:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 6, 2025 at 18:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
6cda194faa885a2f661bd0de1c260d33125f54d6
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
55.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 18:45:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Michoacán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.43600, -103.40300
Temperature
29.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.8 km
Shallow
55.8 km
55.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colima
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 234 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 279 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 292 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 349 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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