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M4.2 Depth: 9.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 05:51:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 10, 2026 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 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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