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M5.7 Earthquake near San Miguel Yogovana, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 21:42:15 UTC Local time: —
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M5.7 Earthquake near San Miguel Yogovana, Oaxaca (Mexico) · 2026-02-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.7 Earthquake near San Miguel Yogovana, Oaxaca (Mexico) · 2026-02-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near San Miguel Yogovana, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 km
42 km — close to the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz6.0 kmNE23'940
Oaxaca City87.5 kmN255'029
Puebla City350.7 kmNW1'692'181

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Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 295 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 344 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Popocatepetl Activity reported
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 374 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

Radius · 100 km

Nearby infrastructure

Up to 3 nearest sites per category

Airports

  • Puerto Escondido International AirportMexico · PXM · MMPS
    67.2 kmStraight-line distance
  • Bahías de Huatulco International AirportMexico · HUX · MMBT
    68.0 kmStraight-line distance
  • Xoxocotlán International AirportMexico · OAX · MMOX
    80.7 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM4.4
M4.12026-02-09 19:23:16 UTC116.7 kmMéxico M4.22026-02-10 05:51:40 UTC59.5 kmSanta María Colotepec M4.12026-02-11 00:03:19 UTC113.4 kmMéxico M4.22026-02-11 13:53:32 UTC46.7 kmSan Carlos Yautepec M4.12026-02-15 18:27:34 UTC110.1 kmSantiago Astata M4.12026-02-18 21:09:59 UTC87.1 kmMéxico M4.02026-02-19 01:12:53 UTC83.2 kmMéxico M4.42026-02-19 17:17:35 UTC111.6 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.22026-02-21 15:00:26 UTC131.0 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.02026-02-22 10:47:01 UTC134.1 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.42026-02-23 19:23:56 UTC44.3 kmPluma Hidalgo M4.22026-02-24 02:17:43 UTC136.1 kmJosé María Morelos

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.8.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.818.8 km15.3 km
USPM5.324.0 km46.6 km
ISCM5.742.0 km0.0 km

Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥4118
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-01-18

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-08-02 17:58:47 UTC128.9 km1 km ENE of San Ildefonso Villa Alta, Mexico M5.82025-08-02 17:58:47 UTC112.4 kmOaxaca, Mexico M5.82025-08-02 17:58:46 UTC128.9 kmOAXACA, MEXICO M5.72026-02-08 21:42:11 UTC2.5 kmMiahuatlán M5.62025-03-15 03:19:27 UTC145.4 km5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico

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