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M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 00:26:41 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 9, 2025 at 00:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
833f62e237cfcc0872ab687249bdf7863a91e205
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 00:26:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.75700, -99.62900
Temperature
26.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 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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