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M4.0 Depth: 83.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Juchitán, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 06:27:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Juchitán, Oaxaca (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
83.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 06:27:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Juchitán
County
Juchitán de Zaragoza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.45200, -94.92900
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.3 km
Intermediate
83.3 km
83.3 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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