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M4.0 Depth: 37.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Cajelitos, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 01:40:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 01:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Cajelitos, Guerrero (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 38 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
37.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 01:40:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Cajelitos
County
Técpan de Galeana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.29800, -100.54600
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.5 km
Shallow
37.5 km
37.5 km — close to 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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