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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 23:05:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on November 17, 2025 at 23:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 23:05:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.22500, -101.14400
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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