M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-13 07:50:19 UTC Local time:

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.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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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 (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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