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M4.0 Depth: 17.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-07-23 00:13:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF OAXACA, MEXICO on July 23, 2025 at 00:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 00:13:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.19900, -94.65300
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 284 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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