M4.1
Depth:
11.6 km
M4.1 Earthquake near Tututepec, Oaxaca (Mexico)
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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.4.
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Depth profile
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — shallower than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 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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