M4.0 Depth: 47.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 10:43:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 10:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

47.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-01 10:43:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.37700, -103.57100

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47.3 km

47.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

Colima

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
Michoacan-Guanajuato

Distance: 252 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
Northern EPR at 17°N

Distance: 275 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
Mascota Volcanic Field

Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
Ceboruco

Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
Northern EPR at 16°N

Distance: 345 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'300 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico

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