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M4.1 Earthquake near Vista Hermosa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 06:07:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Vista Hermosa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on August 24, 2026 at 06:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
686c7b538c354328a2d780eebe4a1c8222941945
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
116.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 06:07:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Vista Hermosa
County
Santa María Chimalapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.97900, -94.81200
Temperature
22.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.5 km
Intermediate
116.5 km
116.5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 173 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 181 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

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

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