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M4.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-06 01:30:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO on May 6, 2026 at 01:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 01:30:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.77700, -99.41200
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
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