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M4.2 Depth: 16.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-05 06:55:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO on April 5, 2026 at 06:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 06:55:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.59800, -102.28000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colima
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 257 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 293 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Northern EPR at 17°N
    Distance: 343 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'700 m ·Last eruption: -50 ·Mexico
  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico

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