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M4.0 Depth: 126.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-06 22:54:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO. At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
126.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 22:54:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.13600, -94.96900
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.9 km
Intermediate
126.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 160 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 186 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 345 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 355 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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