M4.0 Depth: 7.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 16:28:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on January 2, 2026 at 16:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 16:28:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Guerrero

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.74900, -99.49000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 km — shallower than the regional average (47.4 km)

Regional average: 47.4 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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