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M4.2 Depth: 9.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-04 18:38:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF OAXACA, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 18:38:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.97200, -94.99200
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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