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M4.0 Depth: 58.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Las Cuevas, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 20:02:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Las Cuevas, Guerrero (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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 M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.6 km
Shallow
58.6 km
58.6 km — deeper than the regional average (47.6 km)
Regional average: 47.6 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

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