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M4.0 Depth: 7.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near San Lorenzo, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 03:48:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 3, 2026 at 03:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near San Lorenzo, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 03:48:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
San Lorenzo
County
San Lorenzo
Village
San Lorenzo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.39600, -97.85500
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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