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M4.1 Depth: 121.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near San Juan Cotzocón, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 11:31:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near San Juan Cotzocón, Oaxaca (Mexico) on August 27, 2026 at 11:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121.2 km
Intermediate
121.2 km
121.2 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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