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M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Pluma Hidalgo, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 19:23:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Pluma Hidalgo, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 19:23:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Pluma Hidalgo
County
Pluma Hidalgo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.94330, -96.39910

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower 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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