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M4.4 Earthquake near Matías Romero Avendaño, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 13:14:36 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
116.3 km
Source
USGS

Oaxaca · Matías Romero Avendaño

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About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Matías Romero Avendaño, Oaxaca (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.3 km
Intermediate
116.3 km
116.3 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 189 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 189 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
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  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
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  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries

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