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M4.0 Depth: 26.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Brisas de Zicatela, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 23:17:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 23:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Brisas de Zicatela, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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 M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 km — shallower 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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