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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 06:03:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 28, 2025 at 06:03 UTC. At around 143 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.

Details

ID
971809a53b305d42a596bc1e8862235e5921cade
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
143.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 06:03:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.01700, -94.20200
Temperature
18.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143.4 km
Intermediate
143.4 km
143.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 110 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 202 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 378 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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