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M4.0 Depth: 9.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Cortés, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 01:48:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near El Cortés, Guerrero (Mexico) on January 21, 2026 at 01:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 01:48:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
El Cortés
County
San Marcos
Village
El Cortés
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.77700, -99.51300
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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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