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M4.0 Earthquake near Coahuayutla de José María Izazaga, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 07:19:56 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
61.2 km
Source
EMSC

Guerrero · Coahuayutla de José María Izazaga

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About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 07:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Coahuayutla de José María Izazaga, Guerrero (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.2 km
Shallow
61.2 km
61.2 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 162 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 174 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 263 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 160 Catalogue entries

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