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M4.0 Depth: 92.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 07:33:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 07:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 92 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
92.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 07:33:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.75700, -95.22900
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.4 km
Intermediate
92.4 km
92.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 223 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 366 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 366 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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