M4.0 Depth: 35.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-19 14:01:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GUERRERO, MEXICO on March 19, 2026 at 14:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
35.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 14:01:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.02800, -99.80500
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.7 km
Shallow
35.7 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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