M4.2 Depth: 125.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-29 09:38:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on June 29, 2025 at 09:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

125.2 km

UTC time

2025-06-29 09:38:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.63800, -94.13000

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

125.2 km

125.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Chichon, El

Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
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Tacana

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
Tajumulco

Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
Almolonga

Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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