A strong M6.2 earthquake strikes Michoacan, Mexico, at medium depth

On January 12, 2025, a strong M6.2 earthquake recorded by the USGS occurred at 08:32 UTC (02:32 LT), shaking Michoacan, Mexico. The agency reports a depth of 86 km (53 miles). EMSC reports the same extent and depth.

The epicenter was 8.5 km (5.3 mi) southeast of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares (pop. 10,784), 58 km (36 mi) south-southwest of Tepalcatepec (pop. 15,221), and 64 km (40 mi) southwest of Felipe Carrillo Puerto ( Population). 10 217), 76 km (47 mi) southwest of Buenavista Tomatlán (pop. 10,390) and 88 km (55 mi) southeast of Colima (pop. 146,965), Mexico.

It is estimated that 85,000 people experienced moderate tremors and 5,021,000 experienced light.

The USGS issued a green alert for shaking-related deaths and economic losses. The likelihood of casualties and damage is low.

Overall, the population in this region lives in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant building types at risk are adobe walls and adobe with concrete composite beam construction.

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that may have contributed to the damage.