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M4.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-04 16:33:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO on May 4, 2026 at 16:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 16:33:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.98900, -98.17600
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 372 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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