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M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 10:36:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 14, 2025 at 10:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
e4670645fdbcf74c192bb8d9f76ac551bba27014
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
51.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 10:36:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Guerrero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.87000, -98.43100
Temperature
22.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.6 km
Shallow
51.6 km
51.6 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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