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M4.0 Depth: 22.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-06 03:49:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO on May 6, 2026 at 03:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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
22.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 03:49:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.82900, -95.14300
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.6 km
Shallow
22.6 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: 266 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 304 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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