M4.7 earthquake near Arcelia, Guerrero

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico on 22 Feb 2024, 20:43 UTC at a depth of 55 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Arcelia, about 43 km away in Guerrero, Mexico.