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M4.0 Depth: 13.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Paso de Noria, Michoacán (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 22:45:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Paso de Noria, Michoacán (Mexico) on May 1, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 22:45:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Michoacán
City
Paso de Noria
County
Aquila
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.27000, -103.31900
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — shallower than the regional average (47.5 km)
Regional average: 47.5 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: 142 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 286 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 300 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 347 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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