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M4.3 Depth: 19.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Tamarindillo, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 19:03:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 19:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Tamarindillo, Guerrero (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 19:03:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Tamarindillo
County
San Marcos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.77800, -99.58100
Temperature
30.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 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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