M4.0 Depth: 149.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 15:30:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on May 14, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

149.7 km

UTC time

2026-05-14 15:30:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Oaxaca

City

Santa María Chimalapa

County

Santa María Chimalapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.14600, -94.12000

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

149.7 km

149.7 km — deeper than the regional average (47 km)

Regional average: 47 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Chichon, El

Distance: 97 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
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Tacana

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
Tajumulco

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Almolonga

Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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