M4.2 Depth: 138.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-06 09:23:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO on April 6, 2026 at 09:23 UTC. At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
138.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 09:23:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.84300, -94.02200
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.9 km
Intermediate
138.9 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: 102 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 228 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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