M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 26 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-01-06 03:24:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 26 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico on January 6, 2025 at 03:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-06 03:24:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.15680, -105.03290

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 158 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 291 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico

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