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M4.0 Depth: 97.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Santa Cecilia de Madero, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 23:06:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Santa Cecilia de Madero, Oaxaca (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.8 km
Intermediate
97.8 km
97.8 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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