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M4.0 Depth: 9.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Río Playa, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 00:40:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 00:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Río Playa, Guerrero (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 00:40:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Río Playa
County
San Marcos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.79400, -99.48900
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 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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