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M4.1 Depth: 59.8 km

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

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

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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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 (45.2 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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