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M4.2 Depth: 6.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Chacalapa del Pacífico, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 11:26:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Chacalapa del Pacífico, Guerrero (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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