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M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 06:46:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 24, 2025 at 06:46 UTC. At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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.

Details

ID
1f91a9bb1ce796a9fc3a9a17ecf32ec93a312183
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
88.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 06:46:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.55400, -94.99200
Temperature
24.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.1 km
Intermediate
88.1 km
88.1 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

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    Distance: 208 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 224 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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