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M4.6 Earthquake near La Esperanza (La Nueva Esperanza), Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 07:50:19 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
Source
ISC

Oaxaca · La Esperanza (La Nueva Esperanza)

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near La Esperanza (La Nueva Esperanza), Oaxaca (Mexico) on June 13, 2026 at 07:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries

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