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M4.0 Depth: 14.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-23 07:09:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 07:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near GUERRERO, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 07:09:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.51500, -98.42300
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

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