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M4.1 Depth: 6.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 07:13:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 10, 2025 at 07:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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
M4.1
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 07:13:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.08800, -95.66600
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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