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M4.2 Depth: 9.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Medanitos Perros de Agua, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 01:40:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Medanitos Perros de Agua, Guerrero (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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