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M4.0 Earthquake near JALISCO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 23:18:52 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near JALISCO, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 22, 2025 at 23:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
e9e336dfa2e4f86f8de1d1261a902f1ee88df6be
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 23:18:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Jalisco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.58600, -104.83800
Temperature
28.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 109 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 325 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 341 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries

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