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M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-05 06:31:50 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on June 5, 2025 at 06:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
0a34322e16959e4592270b3b481d8011eac8293d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-05 06:31:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.88200, -97.27200
Temperature
28.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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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