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M4.4 Depth: 26.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 01:42:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
26.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 01:42:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.02000, -100.10200
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.6 km
Shallow
26.6 km
26.6 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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