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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-04-23 05:14:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On April 23, 2025 at 05:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 138 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
015791c532edb2017ef83a9e07c27431bfd94d53
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
138.2 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 05:14:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.99800, -94.30800
Temperature
26.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.2 km
Intermediate
138.2 km
138.2 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 198 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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