Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Colima
Country overviewMexico
M3.4 Earthquake near COLIMA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near COLIMA, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 4, 2025 at 09:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Colima
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Mascota Volcanic Field
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Ceboruco
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Michoacan-Guanajuato
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Sanganguey
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Northern EPR at 17°N
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
495
Country (24h)
Mexico
2