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M6.5 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC Local time: —
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M6.5 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) · 2026-01-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.5 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) · 2026-01-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M6.5 earthquake occurred near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
9c9257ff85cd2d4c59803cc523117f0c39387a0d
Magnitude
M6.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.90170, -99.30260
Temperature
27.0°C

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 (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

Felt reports

124felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jan 5, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ayutla de los Libres22.9 kmE15'370
Acapulco de Juárez64.8 kmW658'609

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popocatepetl Activity reported
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 249 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 295 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico

Radius · 100 km

Nearby infrastructure

Up to 3 nearest sites per category

Airports

  • General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportMexico · ACA · MMAA
    50.6 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours14
First 24 hours31
First 72 hours49
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M4.22026-01-02 14:17:32 UTC28.5 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.02026-01-02 14:46:54 UTC23.7 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.12026-01-02 15:08:42 UTC26.3 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.72026-01-02 15:34:16 UTC10.1 kmNear Coast of Guerrero, Mexico M4.22026-01-02 15:34:19 UTC3.1 km3 km ESE of Huamuchapa, Mexico M4.72026-01-02 15:37:07 UTC8.5 kmNear Coast of Guerrero, Mexico M4.52026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC12.2 km5 km NNW of Las Vigas, Mexico M4.42026-01-02 15:37:08 UTC12.2 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.02026-01-02 16:24:09 UTC24.1 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.02026-01-02 16:28:45 UTC26.2 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.12026-01-02 16:36:07 UTC27.6 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M4.12026-01-02 16:43:19 UTC28.4 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.1 to M6.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM6.110.0 km25.6 km
NNSNM6.518.0 km15.1 km
EMSCM6.535.0 km0.0 km

Guerrero

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 160 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥4148
Earlier events M≥57
Compared since2025-02-14

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.52026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC12.7 kmGuerrero, Mexico [Land: Mexico] M6.22026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC14.3 kmEvent of magnitude 6.2, near of Acapulco (Monde) M5.62025-03-15 03:19:27 UTC205.3 km5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.12025-09-08 22:33:21 UTC141.1 km8 km NE of Corralero, Mexico M5.02025-09-08 22:33:35 UTC162.1 kmOaxaca, Mexico

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