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M4.0 Depth: 12.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Monte Alto, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 20:57:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Monte Alto, Guerrero (Mexico) on January 17, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 20:57:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Monte Alto
County
San Marcos
Village
Monte Alto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.73600, -99.48000
Temperature
28.4°C

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