M4.1 Depth: 61.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 02:13:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 13, 2025 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

61.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-13 02:13:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.58300, -97.07800

Temperature

8.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

61.3 km

61.3 km — deeper 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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