M4.0 Depth: 47.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 00:45:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 15, 2025 at 00:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

47.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 00:45:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.09200, -95.93700

Temperature

23.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47.2 km

47.2 km — close to 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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