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M4.2 Depth: 16.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-23 21:03:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO on March 23, 2026 at 21:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 21:03:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.37000, -94.32100
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 250 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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