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M4.0 Depth: 73.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-04 12:06:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 12:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
73.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 12:06:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.57600, -96.00800
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.3 km
Intermediate
73.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 237 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 308 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 337 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico

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