M4.3 Depth: 55.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

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

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.

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Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

55.8 km

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

Regional average: 46 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

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Distance: 234 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
Mascota Volcanic Field

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Northern EPR at 17°N

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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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