Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 11.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oaxaca · Tututepec
Country overviewMexico · Oaxaca
M4.1 Earthquake near Tututepec, Oaxaca (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2026 at 04:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Tututepec, Oaxaca (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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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Popocatepetl Activity reported
Oaxaca
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries
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