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M4.8 Depth: 76.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Cuajinicuilapa, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 12:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 12:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Cuajinicuilapa, Guerrero (Mexico). At around 76 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
76.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 12:29:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Cuajinicuilapa
County
Cuajinicuilapa
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.45000, -98.43000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76 km
Intermediate
76 km
76 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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