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M4.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near Coast of Guerrero, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 15:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 15:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Guerrero, Mexico (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 15:34:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.88000, -99.21000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 251 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 301 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

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