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M4.3 Depth: 57.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 08:36:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on May 20, 2025 at 08:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
57.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 08:36:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.52250, -96.22750
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.1 km
Shallow
57.1 km
57.1 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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

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