Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 33.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oaxaca · Matías Romero Avendaño
Country overviewMexico · Oaxaca
M4.0 Earthquake near Matías Romero Avendaño, Oaxaca (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On April 24, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Matías Romero Avendaño, Oaxaca (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M4.0.
Details
ID
248afcbbf29af0c5cccf045ff943f67e9eccac46
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
33.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 20:57:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.28200,
-94.92000
Temperature
31.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.9 km
33.9 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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
Oaxaca
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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