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M4.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 3 km ESE of Huamuchapa, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 15:34:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 3 km ESE of Huamuchapa, Mexico (Mexico) on January 2, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 15:34:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
usgs
Coordinates
16.92850, -99.29500
Temperature
30.1°C

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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 (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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