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M4.5 Depth: 16.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-29 17:25:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 17:25:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.33600, -94.60700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 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: 269 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 364 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico

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