Back to map
M4.2 Depth: 8.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near El Papayo, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 20:35:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near El Papayo, Guerrero (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 20:35:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
El Papayo
County
Copala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.56900, -98.92300

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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

  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 287 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico

Historic earthquake map · Mexico

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Mexico

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share