M4.0 Depth: 4.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-08 15:10:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO on March 8, 2026 at 15:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 15:10:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.46200, -99.01000
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 298 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Toluca, Nevado de
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'680 m ·Last eruption: -1350 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico

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