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M4.2 Depth: 155.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-03 16:08:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 3, 2025 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 155 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
155.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-03 16:08:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.15700, -94.06400
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 155 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 155 km
Intermediate
155 km
155 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 91 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 197 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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