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M4.0 Depth: 111.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 14:32:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 112 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.6 km
Intermediate
111.6 km
111.6 km — deeper than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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