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M6.5 Depth: 8.6 km

M6.5 Earthquake near Guerrero, Mexico [Land: Mexico] (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC Local time: —
M6.5 earthquake near Guerrero on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M6.5 Earthquake near Guerrero, Mexico [Land: Mexico] (Mexico) · 2026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.5 earthquake was recorded near Guerrero, Mexico [Land: Mexico] (Mexico) on January 2, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by INGV. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M6.5
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
ingv
Coordinates
17.00860, -99.26020
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ayutla de los Libres18.1 kmE15'370
Chilpancingo65.6 kmNW187'251
Acapulco de Juárez71.2 kmW658'609

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 237 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours16
First 24 hours33
First 72 hours51
Strongest subsequent eventM6.5
M6.42026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC11.4 kmNear Coast of Guerrero, Mexico M6.52026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC12.7 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.22026-01-02 14:17:32 UTC39.8 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.02026-01-02 14:46:54 UTC35.5 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.12026-01-02 15:08:42 UTC37.1 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.72026-01-02 15:34:16 UTC15.3 kmNear Coast of Guerrero, Mexico M4.22026-01-02 15:34:19 UTC9.6 km3 km ESE of Huamuchapa, Mexico M4.72026-01-02 15:37:07 UTC15.7 kmNear Coast of Guerrero, Mexico M4.52026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC22.5 km5 km NNW of Las Vigas, Mexico M4.42026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC22.5 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.02026-01-02 16:24:09 UTC34.8 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.02026-01-02 16:28:45 UTC37.8 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥4148
Earlier events M≥56
Compared since2025-02-14

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.52026-01-02 13:58:16 UTC27.4 km4 km NNW of Rancho Viejo, Mexico M5.62025-03-15 03:19:27 UTC198.3 km5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.12025-09-08 22:33:21 UTC143.4 km8 km NE of Corralero, Mexico M5.02025-09-08 22:33:35 UTC157.5 kmOaxaca, Mexico M5.02025-06-11 07:10:13 UTC155.9 kmOaxaca, Mexico

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