M4.2 Depth: 128.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 02:05:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2025 at 02:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 129 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

128.9 km

UTC time

2025-06-16 02:05:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.09300, -94.58300

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

128.9 km

128.9 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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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