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M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 12:41:25 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 30, 2025 at 12:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 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

ID
e38d9fec0298221fcf99a7ca8bbea6f6cd60690d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
52.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 12:41:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.87300, -100.76200
Temperature
22.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.2 km
Shallow
52.2 km
52.2 km — close to the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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