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M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 5 km NNW of Las Vigas, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 5 km NNW of Las Vigas, Mexico (Mexico) on January 2, 2026 at 15:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
usgs
Coordinates
16.80680, -99.24530
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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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