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M4.2 Depth: 116.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 11:28:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on February 17, 2026 at 11:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.3 km
Intermediate
116.3 km
116.3 km — deeper than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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