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M4.0 Depth: 49.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Tierra Colorada, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 09:21:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Tierra Colorada, Guerrero (Mexico) on February 28, 2026 at 09:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
49.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 09:21:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Tierra Colorada
County
Juan R. Escudero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.18300, -99.60300
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.6 km
Shallow
49.6 km
49.6 km — close to the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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