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M4.2 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 01:02:39 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on July 13, 2025 at 01:02 UTC. At around 87 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
c8e1c100bbefa0a65a966a574e4b34c8ef463013
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
86.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-13 01:02:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.60400, -95.06700
Temperature
27.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.5 km
Intermediate
86.5 km
86.5 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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: 213 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 218 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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