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M4.0 Depth: 71.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Ciudad Ixtepec, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 03:14:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 03:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Ciudad Ixtepec, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 72 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
71.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 03:14:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Ciudad Ixtepec
County
Ciudad Ixtepec
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.63000, -95.04900
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.7 km
Intermediate
71.7 km
71.7 km — deeper than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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