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M4.2 Depth: 100.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 20:03:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 20:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
100.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 20:03:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.20400, -95.46500
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100.7 km
Intermediate
100.7 km
100.7 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

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    Distance: 238 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 346 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 3'150 m ·Last eruption: -4470 ·Mexico

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