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M4.0 Depth: 121.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 02:24:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
121.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 02:24:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.02600, -94.74800
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121.3 km
Intermediate
121.3 km
121.3 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: 166 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 177 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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