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M4.1 Depth: 9.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Cinco Negritos, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 05:20:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Cinco Negritos, Oaxaca (Mexico) on May 17, 2026 at 05:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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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