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M4.0 Depth: 153.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 10:46:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 9, 2025 at 10:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
153.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 10:46:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.09200, -94.09400
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153.2 km
Intermediate
153.2 km
153.2 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 97 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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