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M4.6 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Near Coast of Guerrero, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 17:00:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Guerrero, Mexico (Mexico) on January 2, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 17:00:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.82000, -99.28000
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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