M4.1 Depth: 94.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-09 09:52:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 09:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO. At around 95 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
94.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 09:52:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.82300, -95.05700
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.7 km
Intermediate
94.7 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

  • San Martin
    Distance: 194 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 203 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 373 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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