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M4.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 14:17:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 14:17:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.74700, -99.51600
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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