M4.0 Earthquake near 19 km WSW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-02-07 21:20:38 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth: 35.0 km
Source: USGS

19 km WSW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 19 km WSW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico on February 7, 2025 at 21:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-02-07 21:20:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

18.67550, -103.89120

Depth profile

Shallow

35 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: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
Mascota Volcanic Field

Distance: 232 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
Michoacan-Guanajuato

Distance: 260 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
Ceboruco

Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
Northern EPR at 17°N

Distance: 281 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
Sanganguey

Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

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