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M4.0 Depth: 9.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-20 05:34:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near GUERRERO, MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:34:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.77100, -99.46600
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 304 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico

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