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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Guerrero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-01-16 06:42:49 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Guerrero, Mexico on Jan 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Guerrero, Mexico · 2026-01-16 06:42:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Guerrero, Mexico on January 16, 2026 at 06:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 06:42:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
17.27468, -100.10042

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Atoyac de Álvarez36.1 kmW21'407
Acapulco de Juárez51.5 kmSE658'609

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 230 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 237 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Jocotitlan
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'911 m ·Last eruption: 1270 ·Mexico

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours9
Strongest subsequent eventM6.1
M4.92026-01-16 06:42:55 UTC80.0 kmSan Marcos M4.92026-01-16 06:42:56 UTC81.6 kmRío Playa M5.12026-01-16 06:42:58 UTC92.7 kmSan Miguel M4.02026-01-17 12:07:01 UTC86.0 kmSan Marcos M4.02026-01-17 20:57:18 UTC89.1 kmMonte Alto M4.02026-01-17 23:56:40 UTC82.7 kmLlano de la Puerta M4.12026-01-18 16:04:31 UTC91.9 kmSan Marcos M4.02026-01-18 16:54:34 UTC77.5 kmLas Mesas M4.32026-01-18 19:03:18 UTC78.1 kmTamarindillo M4.02026-01-19 14:12:52 UTC139.7 kmSan Luis Acatlán M4.02026-01-21 01:48:31 UTC83.4 kmEl Cortés M4.02026-01-23 03:30:30 UTC92.6 kmPlan de Quintero

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5
Earlier events M≥4138
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-02-28

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.52026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC94.4 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M6.52026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC94.1 kmGuerrero, Mexico [Land: Mexico] M6.42026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC101.0 kmNear Coast of Guerrero, Mexico M6.22026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC88.4 kmEvent of magnitude 6.2, near of Acapulco (Monde) M5.02025-02-28 19:39:28 UTC137.6 km3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
555
Country (24h)
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