M4.0 Depth: 28.1 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 20:15:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.1 km
Shallow
28.1 km
28.1 km — shallower than the regional average (47.1 km)
Regional average: 47.1 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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