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M4.1 Depth: 88.8 km

M4.1 Earthquake near San Francisco del Mar, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 13:52:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 13:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near San Francisco del Mar, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.8 km
Intermediate
88.8 km
88.8 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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