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M4.1 Depth: 11.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 02:33:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (Mexico) on February 8, 2026 at 02:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 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

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