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M4.1 Depth: 118.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:24:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO on May 5, 2026 at 09:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 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
M4.1
Depth
118.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:24:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.75400, -94.57700
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.7 km
Intermediate
118.7 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: 158 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 212 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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