M4.5 Depth: 60.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 5 km S of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 12:36:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 5 km S of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 61 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

60.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 12:36:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

usgs

Coordinates

16.68150, -94.85320

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60.9 km

60.9 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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