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M4.2 Depth: 68.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 05:12:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 16, 2025 at 05:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
68.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 05:12:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.47300, -97.36800
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.4 km
Shallow
68.4 km
68.4 km — deeper 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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