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M4.0 Depth: 54.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-20 07:11:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO. With a focal depth of about 55 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
54.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 07:11:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.19500, -94.74700
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.7 km
Shallow
54.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • San Martin
    Distance: 159 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 162 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 355 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 369 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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