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M4.0 Depth: 35.0 km

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

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

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

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