Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 6.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oaxaca
Country overviewMexico
M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 4, 2025 at 08:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
478
Country (24h)
Mexico
2