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M4.0 Depth: 9.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near El Gusanito, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 21:10:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near El Gusanito, Oaxaca (Mexico) on April 27, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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