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M4.8 Earthquake near Oaxaca, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 06:33:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Oaxaca, Mexico (Mexico) on September 5, 2025 at 06:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
283b5c771c54f31d1ec405622a92cc159118f60d
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 06:33:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.00000, -96.13000
Temperature
21.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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