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M4.0 Depth: 3.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 00:12:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 00:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 00:12:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.72500, -96.82600
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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