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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 00:49:07 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 26, 2025 at 00:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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.

Details

ID
4b6831cad46afdaca68997d24432198016e9fa79
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 00:49:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.31700, -95.60400
Temperature
22.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 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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    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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