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M4.0 Depth: 99.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Santo Domingo Petapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 03:37:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 03:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Santo Domingo Petapa, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 100 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99.6 km
Intermediate
99.6 km
99.6 km — deeper than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 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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