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M4.0 Earthquake near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 15:43:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near MICHOACAN, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 25, 2025 at 15:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
ec329eb6e15474437e069ec9d1d2538c1999941b
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
77.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 15:43:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Michoacán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.70000, -102.39100
Temperature
26.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77.2 km
Intermediate
77.2 km
77.2 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 144 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 238 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·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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