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M4.4 Depth: 34.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Colonia Miranda Fonseca, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 15:49:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Colonia Miranda Fonseca, Guerrero (Mexico) on August 10, 2026 at 15:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.1 km
Shallow
34.1 km
34.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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