M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 7 km SW of Santa María Tonameca, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 23:43:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 7 km SW of Santa María Tonameca, Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 23:43:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

usgs

Coordinates

15.69080, -96.58870

Temperature

29.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)

Regional average: 46.1 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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