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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 21:42:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 21:42:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.64900, -99.52800
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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