M4.3 Earthquake 36 km S of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico — March 24, 2025
2025-03-24 17:51:11 UTC (2025-03-24) · approx. 10:51 AM UTC-7 local
On March 24, 2025 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 36 km S of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 16.1820°, -98.7682°.
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
-98.7682°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 36 km S of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico on March 24, 2025 at 17:51 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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: us6000q43p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 24, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 36 km S of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico — March 24, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q43p/