Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 58.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO
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M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 17, 2025 at 10:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
0c9ed060bf5fd4695ad92e222c94ee71b261df73
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
58.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 10:08:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.99460,
-94.40860
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
58.9 km
58.9 km — deeper than the regional average (45.4 km)
Regional average: 45.4 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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Santa Maria Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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