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M4.1 Depth: 18.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-08 07:25:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 07:25:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.31000, -98.10100
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 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

  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 336 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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