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M4.4 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 15:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
2aee473f8417acc8570bfb418d3ee6c5ff3dbade
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.80680, -99.24530
Temperature
29.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

  • Popocatepetl Activity reported
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 259 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 307 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

Guerrero

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 160 Catalogue entries

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