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M4.0 Depth: 33.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Matías Romero Avendaño, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 20:57:23 UTC Local time: —

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 M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.9 km
Shallow
33.9 km
33.9 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

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