M4.0 Depth: 75.3 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-12 10:15:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 12, 2025 at 10:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

75.3 km

UTC time

2025-07-12 10:15:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.19500, -94.83100

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75.3 km

75.3 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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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