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M4.3 Depth: 13.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-08-13 02:35:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 02:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 02:35:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.84500, -95.01100
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 254 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 303 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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