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M4.3 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 15:10:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 101 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
a090a1153816078a4196da3e0ddd82d511e40090
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
101.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 15:10:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.76200, -94.86300
Temperature
28.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.4 km
Intermediate
101.4 km
101.4 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 186 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 203 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 386 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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