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M4.0 Depth: 30.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-20 11:43:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near La Bonita, Guerrero (Mexico) on February 20, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
30.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 11:43:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
La Bonita
County
Cuajinicuilapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.46400, -98.36100
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.3 km
Shallow
30.3 km
30.3 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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