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M4.2 Depth: 9.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Arroyo Seco, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 11:58:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 11:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Arroyo Seco, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 11:58:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Arroyo Seco
County
Santiago Pinotepa Nacional
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.23300, -98.12600
Temperature
28.0°C

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