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M4.1 Depth: 28.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Pochotlaxco, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 01:48:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Pochotlaxco, Guerrero (Mexico) on July 3, 2026 at 01:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 01:48:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Pochotlaxco
County
Acapulco de Juárez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.93400, -99.65000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 km
28.6 km — shallower than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 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

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