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M4.0 Depth: 17.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 07:55:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 07:55:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.03800, -97.54600
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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