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M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 09:44:35 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 09:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
75df7234301cbb814f6f1de0466020b20ba88509
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 09:44:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.11400, -103.28000
Temperature
29.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 251 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 278 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 317 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 16°N
    Distance: 342 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'300 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 350 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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