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M5.5 Depth: 64.8 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Mochitlán, Guerrero (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 18:20:55 UTC Local time: —
M5.5 earthquake near Mochitlán on Jun 13, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.5 Earthquake near Mochitlán, Guerrero (Mexico) · 2026-06-13 18:20:55 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near Mochitlán, Guerrero (Mexico) on June 13, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 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 INGV. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
64.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 18:20:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Guerrero
City
Mochitlán
County
Mochitlán
Source
ingv
Coordinates
17.40230, -99.37270
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.8 km
Shallow
64.8 km
64.8 km — deeper than 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tixtla de Guerrero18.5 kmN22'826
Chilpancingo21.5 kmNW187'251
Acapulco de Juárez83.8 kmSW658'609

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 194 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'500 m ·Last eruption: -3050 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#6
Earlier events M≥4216
Earlier events M≥515
Compared since2025-02-14

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 UTC56.2 kmGUERRERO, MEXICO M6.52026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC45.4 kmGuerrero, Mexico [Land: Mexico] M6.42026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC56.8 kmNear Coast of Guerrero, Mexico M6.22026-01-02 13:58:17 UTC41.9 kmEvent of magnitude 6.2, near of Acapulco (Monde) M6.12026-02-08 21:42:14 UTC117.4 km

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