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M4.2 Depth: 128.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 05:22:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 05:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128 km
Intermediate
128 km
128 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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