M4.0 Depth: 139.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 12:17:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 12:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

139.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-23 12:17:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.00500, -94.12900

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

139 km

139 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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