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M4.2 Depth: 24.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near José María Morelos, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 02:17:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near José María Morelos, Oaxaca (Mexico) on February 24, 2026 at 02:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
24.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 02:17:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
José María Morelos
County
Santa María Huazolotitlán
Village
José María Morelos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.19800, -97.89200
Temperature
28.1°C

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