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

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

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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.

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Details

ID
6276f8ac1aecc0e4bd8d54b936c6ab43c6cfca30
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

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 (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
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  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 326 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 160 Catalogue entries

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