M4.0 Depth: 12.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near La Estancia, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 00:48:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 00:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near La Estancia, Guerrero (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 00:48:40 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.77100, -99.47000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — shallower than 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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