M4.1 Depth: 106.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 09:04:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 24, 2025 at 09:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. 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. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

106.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 09:04:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.31700, -95.64200

Temperature

23.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

106.2 km

106.2 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)

Regional average: 47.4 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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