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M4.4 Earthquake near Tlacoachistlahuaca, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 05:19:15 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Tlacoachistlahuaca, Guerrero (Mexico) on February 27, 2026 at 05:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

ID
9f0c146f24e1efafe93a950c56b52b082d0d12ec
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 05:19:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Tlacoachistlahuaca
County
Tlacoachistlahuaca
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.88000, -98.19000
Temperature
16.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
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    Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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Context for this earthquake

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

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