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M4.0 Depth: 111.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Matías Romero Avendaño, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 08:20:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Matías Romero Avendaño, Oaxaca (Mexico) on July 5, 2026 at 08:20 UTC. At around 111 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.3 km
Intermediate
111.3 km
111.3 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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