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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 09:25:56 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 8, 2025 at 09:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
befdb98fa39755a461534c5a31207b981a864247
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 09:25:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.03700, -97.05300
Temperature
20.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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