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M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 12:58:07 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 10, 2025 at 12:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
cea011c30d50fe8beaa96a74a58dbc9fdf12cda6
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
27.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 12:58:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.23300, -101.02700
Temperature
27.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.8 km
Shallow
27.8 km
27.8 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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