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M4.1 Depth: 108.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 18:52:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.1 km
Intermediate
108.1 km
108.1 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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