M4.0 Depth: 107.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 08:23:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 10, 2026 at 08:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107.9 km
Intermediate
107.9 km
107.9 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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