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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-21 08:55:10 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On June 21, 2025 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

ID
26359b767c5b7f77f1cc3696b7eeb27aa098e1f0
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 08:55:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.31100, -98.09600
Temperature
24.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 km
30.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

  • Popocatepetl Activity reported
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 336 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries

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