M4.0 Depth: 117.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 01:20:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 01:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Oaxaca (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. 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

117.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 01:20:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Oaxaca

City

Santo Domingo Zanatepec

County

Santo Domingo Zanatepec

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.44800, -94.43900

Temperature

29.0°C

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Depth profile

Intermediate

117.4 km

117.4 km — deeper than the regional average (47 km)

Regional average: 47 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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