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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 22:44:31 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
197399176b6ec81dce3c3c037b43e980be987a81
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 22:44:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.70300, -94.82000
Temperature
30.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 184 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 211 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 394 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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