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M4.3 Depth: 58.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 10:08:21 UTC Local time: —

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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
58.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 10:08:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.99460, -94.40860
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.9 km
Shallow
58.9 km
58.9 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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

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  • San Martin
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    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
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    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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