M4.1 Depth: 104.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 08:42:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 104 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

104.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-13 08:42:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.34900, -94.51200

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

104 km

104 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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