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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.

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 (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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