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M4.0 Earthquake near Magdalena Tequisistlán, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-24 18:22:28 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.4 km
Source
EMSC

Oaxaca · Magdalena Tequisistlán

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About this earthquake

On September 24, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Magdalena Tequisistlán, Oaxaca (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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.

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    Distance: 251 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 273 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
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  • Tacana
    Distance: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 394 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 215 Catalogue entries

Of 214 other entries for this area and period, 119 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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