M4.0 Depth: 42.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Puente la Barrita, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 01:58:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Puente la Barrita, Guerrero (Mexico) on June 20, 2026 at 01:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
42.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 01:58:33 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.41500, -101.18100
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.5 km
Shallow
42.5 km
42.5 km — close to the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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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