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M4.0 Depth: 5.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-02 17:50:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2025 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 17:50:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.14500, -94.98300
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 230 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 270 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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