M4.3 Earthquake 31 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico — March 8, 2025
2025-03-08 11:55:39 UTC (2025-03-08) · approx. 4:55 AM UTC-7 local
On March 8, 2025 at 11:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 31 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico, at a depth of 17.3 km and coordinates 18.5048°, -103.8865°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-103.8865°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near La Placita de Morelos, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 31 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico on March 8, 2025 at 11:55 UTC had a depth of 17.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q438). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 8, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 31 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico — March 8, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q438/