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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 08:37:39 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
5e8060e51b4f70e2aaa5832e8b334f1a21ccc9f5
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
120.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 08:37:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.55300, -95.28000
Temperature
19.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.6 km
Intermediate
120.6 km
120.6 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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