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M4.0 Depth: 10.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near San Marcos, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 12:07:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 12:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near San Marcos, Guerrero (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 12:07:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
San Marcos
County
San Marcos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.80200, -99.46000
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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

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