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M4.1 Depth: 7.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-02-26 21:42:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 21:42:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.07300, -98.85100
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 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: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico

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