M4.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2025-07-15 05:00:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO on July 15, 2025 at 05:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 05:00:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.41800, -94.75300
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 270 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • San Martin
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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