M4.0 Depth: 113.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 12:25:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 9, 2025 at 12:25 UTC. At around 114 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

113.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 12:25:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.92000, -95.09100

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113.8 km

113.8 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)

Regional average: 47.4 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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