Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 7.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO
M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO on February 7, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.
Details
ID
b7b5101d5188f24c39ecf9fe72048db338b807c9
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 17:53:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.52100,
-95.73300
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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