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M4.2 Depth: 12.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-08-11 15:05:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO on August 11, 2026 at 15:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 15:05:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.58200, -100.57600
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 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

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    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
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  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 321 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
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    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico

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