Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 27.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morelos
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M3.8 Earthquake near MORELOS, MEXICO (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
27.8 km
27.8 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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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Popocatepetl Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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