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M4.2 Depth: 65.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near San Carlos Yautepec, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 13:53:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 11, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near San Carlos Yautepec, Oaxaca (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 km
65 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

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