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M3.8 Earthquake near MORELOS, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 18:02:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MORELOS, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 8, 2025 at 18:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
e14ba85317b5e58d22b794226d354359d86be88c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
27.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 18:02:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Morelos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.93600, -98.97300
Temperature
23.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.8 km
Shallow
27.8 km
27.8 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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