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M4.2 Depth: 3.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE JALISCO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 05:10:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 05:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE JALISCO, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 3 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 05:10:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.24600, -105.03100
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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

  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 149 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 301 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 350 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico

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