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M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 03:00:40 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 22, 2025 at 03:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
bc839a332331e906bf5fd603fb6f8def74546348
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
35.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 03:00:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.33300, -100.84500
Temperature
24.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.6 km
Shallow
35.6 km
35.6 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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