M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-02-22 10:47:01 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth: 2.4 km
Source: EMSC

OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

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About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 10:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

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Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

2.4 km

UTC time

2026-02-22 10:47:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.23900, -95.98700

Temperature

26.8°C

Depth profile

Shallow

2.4 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

Chichon, El

Distance: 377 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
San Martin

Distance: 379 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
Tacana

Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
Tajumulco

Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
Orizaba, Pico de

Distance: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field

Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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.

Earthquake overview

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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