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M4.0 Depth: 15.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Cortés, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 00:24:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 00:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near El Cortés, Guerrero (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 15 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 00:24:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
El Cortés
County
San Marcos
Village
El Cortés
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.79300, -99.46900
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 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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