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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 22:22:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 18, 2025 at 22:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

ID
47b14a58cb758c17c221b5e639015e3cbf3f6442
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
46.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 22:22:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.36900, -96.45200
Temperature
20.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.7 km
Shallow
46.7 km
46.7 km — close to 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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