M4.1 Depth: 50.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 02:58:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 4, 2025 at 02:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

50.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-04 02:58:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Michoacán

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.41300, -103.28000

Temperature

23.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

50.9 km

50.9 km — close to 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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Ceboruco

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