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M4.0 Depth: 2.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near La Estancia, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 21:31:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 21:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near La Estancia, Guerrero (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 3 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 EMSC. Mexico: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 21:31:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
La Estancia
County
San Marcos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.77600, -99.46400
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.5 km
Shallow
2.5 km
2.5 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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