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M4.1 Depth: 119.7 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 18:20:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on May 16, 2026 at 18:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
119.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 18:20:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Santa María Chimalapa
County
Santa María Chimalapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.90900, -94.61500
Temperature
33.5°C

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