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M4.0 Depth: 97.4 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Barrio de la Soledad, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 00:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 00:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near El Barrio de la Soledad, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 97 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.4 km
Intermediate
97.4 km
97.4 km — deeper than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 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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