M4.0 Depth: 124.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 14:34:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 3, 2025 at 14:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

124.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 14:34:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.10100, -94.79900

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

124 km

124 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)

Regional average: 47.4 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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