M6.2 Depth: 39.0 km

M6.2 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-01-12 08:32:49 UTC Local time:
M6.2 earthquake near 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico on Jan 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M6.2 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico · 2025-01-12 08:32:49 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2025 at 08:32 UTC, a magnitude M6.2 earthquake occurred near 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-12 08:32:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.50190, -103.36310

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares37.4 kmNE18'156
Colima90.4 kmNW146'965
Tlaquepaque238.0 kmN650'123

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Colima
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 226 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 300 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours3
Strongest subsequent eventM4.8

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.9 to M6.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.434.0 km5.6 km
USGSM6.239.0 km0.0 km
USPM5.938.0 km36.5 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-01-06

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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