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M4.4 Depth: 34.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near San Bartolomé Loxicha, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 06:04:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 06:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near San Bartolomé Loxicha, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.5 km
Shallow
34.5 km
34.5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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