M4.0 Depth: 110.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-21 23:03:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 21, 2025 at 23:03 UTC. At around 111 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.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

110.5 km

UTC time

2025-07-21 23:03:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.30500, -95.45300

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

110.5 km

110.5 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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