Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 37.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guerrero
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M4.3 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2025 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
37.8 km
37.8 km — close to 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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Popocatepetl Activity reported
Guerrero
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 160 Catalogue entries
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