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M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 04:32:03 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 21, 2025 at 04:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
98c583becf314e3ae9b3601967dd2aef71dd3d30
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
46.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 04:32:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.12200, -99.60800
Temperature
26.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.7 km
Shallow
46.7 km
46.7 km — close to 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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