M4.1 Depth: 109.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Chivixhuyo, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 10:08:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 10:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Chivixhuyo, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 110 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

109.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-27 10:08:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Oaxaca

City

Chivixhuyo

County

Asunción Ixtaltepec

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.79900, -94.95000

Temperature

22.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

109.6 km

109.6 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)

Regional average: 45.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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