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Earthquakes in Mexico — April 2025

38 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico during April 2025, an average of 1.3 per day.

5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 15 km.

The month's largest event in Mexico was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near San Nicolás, Mexico on 18 April 2025 at 19:18 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.

That is close to the Mexico monthly average of 47 events over the period we cover, and up from the 27 recorded the previous month.

97% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 3% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.

By band, the catalogue holds 15 in the magnitude 1 range, 16 in the magnitude 2 range, 2 in the magnitude 3 range, 5 in the magnitude 4 range.

Activity peaked on 30 April, when 10 events were recorded.

The month's largest events were M4.6 near San Nicolás, Mexico on 18 April at 10 km; M4.4 near Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico on 11 April at 173 km; M4.4 near Zapotiltic, Mexico on 16 April at 35 km.

That is 19% below the 47 events Mexico averages per month across the 21 months on record.

Events recorded38
StrongestM4.6
Average depth15 km
Magnitude 4+5
Magnitude 5+0

Largest earthquakes in Mexico, April 2025

38 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.

Time (UTC) Mag Location Depth (km) Country Details
4.6 San Nicolás, Mexico 10.0 Mexico View details View
4.4 Zapotiltic, Mexico 35.0 Mexico View details View
4.4 Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico 172.5 Mexico View details View
4.1 San Vicente, Mexico 10.0 Mexico View details View
4.1 Puerto Madero, Mexico 35.0 Mexico View details View
3.9 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 6.8 Mexico View details View
3.6 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico 16.4 Mexico View details View
2.8 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 3.2 Mexico View details View
2.8 Maneadero, B.C., Mexico 12.8 Mexico View details View
2.6 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 4.6 Mexico View details View
2.5 Maneadero, B.C., Mexico 10.2 Mexico View details View
2.4 San Vicente, Mexico 10.0 Mexico View details View
2.4 Delta, B.C., Mexico 6.6 Mexico View details View
2.4 Progreso, B.C., Mexico 10.2 Mexico View details View
2.4 Rosarito, B.C., Mexico 18.6 Mexico View details View
2.3 Delta, B.C., Mexico 5.0 Mexico View details View
2.2 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 7.5 Mexico View details View
2.2 El Sauzal, B.C., Mexico 17.7 Mexico View details View
2.2 San Vicente, Mexico 15.1 Mexico View details View
2.1 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 11.4 Mexico View details View
2.0 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 7.7 Mexico View details View
2.0 Primo Tapia, B.C., Mexico 15.9 Mexico View details View
2.0 Maneadero, B.C., Mexico 4.0 Mexico View details View
2.0 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 5.1 Mexico View details View
1.9 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 11.2 Mexico View details View
1.9 Delta, B.C., Mexico 22.3 Mexico View details View
1.9 Mexicali, B.C., Mexico 15.6 Mexico View details View
1.9 Progreso, B.C., Mexico 5.9 Mexico View details View
1.8 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 8.2 Mexico View details View
1.8 Maneadero, B.C., Mexico 8.7 Mexico View details View
1.7 Rosarito, B.C., Mexico 7.2 Mexico View details View
1.6 Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., Mexico 8.0 Mexico View details View
1.6 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico 17.7 Mexico View details View
1.6 Progreso, B.C., Mexico 8.6 Mexico View details View
1.5 Los Algodones, B.C., Mexico 4.2 Mexico View details View
1.5 Rosarito, B.C., Mexico 8.1 Mexico View details View
1.5 Los Algodones, B.C., Mexico 4.2 Mexico View details View
1.3 Los Algodones, B.C., Mexico 3.0 Mexico View details View

Frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes hit Mexico in April 2025?

38 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico during April 2025, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.

What was the biggest earthquake in Mexico in April 2025?

A magnitude 4.6 event near San Nicolás, Mexico on 18 April 2025.

Other months in Mexico

Magnitudes for April 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.