M4.2 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 09:26:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 29, 2025 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-29 09:26:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Michoacán

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.48300, -102.25600

Temperature

19.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
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Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo

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Toluca, Nevado de

Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
Jocotitlan

Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico
Chichinautzin

Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico

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