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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 10:59:23 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 133 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
c787c0d1e8d8dfaff30928c173b63b0516d176db
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
132.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 10:59:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Veracruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.18400, -94.59200
Temperature
18.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.6 km
Intermediate
132.6 km
132.6 km — deeper than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 146 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 166 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 366 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala

Veracruz

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 87 Catalogue entries

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