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M4.0 Depth: 80.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 03:08:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 03:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 80 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. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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