M3.3 Depth: 4.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near COLIMA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 23:00:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2025 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near COLIMA, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

4.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-11 23:00:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Colima

Source

emsc

Coordinates

19.36400, -104.10800

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.2 km

4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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

Colima

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
Mascota Volcanic Field

Distance: 153 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
Ceboruco

Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
Sanganguey

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
Michoacan-Guanajuato

Distance: 253 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
Northern EPR at 17°N

Distance: 338 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico

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