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M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 22:13:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 22:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
b9506b99a189f87ce62c1efbbb4879f851f1e199
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
105.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 22:13:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.95600, -95.22800
Temperature
24.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.1 km
Intermediate
105.1 km
105.1 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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