M5.7 Depth: 42.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-08 21:42:15 UTC Local time:
M5.7 earthquake near San Miguel Yogovana on Feb 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake near San Miguel Yogovana, Oaxaca (Mexico) · 2026-02-08 21:42:15 UTC

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. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Map

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 (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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
    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

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

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

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.

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