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M4.2 Earthquake near Cruz del Itacuán, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 14:58:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Cruz del Itacuán, Oaxaca (Mexico) on July 13, 2026 at 14:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
4e7114a09a589fe03e05c5f0f0d668d8edb300cb
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 14:58:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Cruz del Itacuán
County
Santiago Pinotepa Nacional
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.27100, -98.03400
Temperature
28.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 340 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico

Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

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

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