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M6.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M6.5 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC Local time: —

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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

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

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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 (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ayutla de los Libres23.0 kmE15'370
Acapulco de Juárez64.8 kmW658'609

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popocatepetl
    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

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

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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