M4.2 Depth: 118.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near San Juan Guichicovi, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 04:44:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near San Juan Guichicovi, Oaxaca (Mexico) on June 15, 2026 at 04:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.2 km
Intermediate
118.2 km
118.2 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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