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M4.0 Depth: 58.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 20:33:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 5, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
58.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 20:33:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.68600, -96.46400
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.9 km
Shallow
58.9 km
58.9 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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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