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M4.1 Earthquake near Asunción Cuyotepeji, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 06:10:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Asunción Cuyotepeji, Oaxaca (Mexico) on May 28, 2026 at 06:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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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Details

ID
c31b49dce610c04c6e6e0ba1fc2a56a3bfff31e1
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
59.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 06:10:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Asunción Cuyotepeji
County
Asunción Cuyotepeji
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.94800, -97.61800
Temperature
14.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.8 km
Shallow
59.8 km
59.8 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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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Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries

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