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M4.1 Depth: 12.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Las Minas, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 16:21:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Las Minas, Guerrero (Mexico). 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 16:21:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Las Minas
County
San Marcos
Village
Las Minas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.79500, -99.53700
Temperature
32.2°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
12.5 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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