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M4.3 Depth: 128.6 km

M4.3 Earthquake near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 13:58:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on July 15, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128.6 km
Intermediate
128.6 km
128.6 km — deeper than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 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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