M4.6 earthquake near Huetamo de Núñez, Michoacán

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 7 km E of Aratichanguío, Mexico on 6 Aug 2018, 13:18 UTC at a depth of 69 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Huetamo de Núñez, about 45 km away in Michoacán, Mexico.