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M4.0 Depth: 18.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Pacífico, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 03:12:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near El Pacífico, Oaxaca (Mexico) on January 31, 2026 at 03:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 03:12:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
El Pacífico
County
San Mateo del Mar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.20900, -95.02000
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.9 km
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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