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M4.1 Earthquake near Guevea de Humboldt, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-09-26 04:10:49 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Guevea de Humboldt, Oaxaca (Mexico) on September 26, 2026 at 04:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
cf25b2516635debec435632d0e1a7d726d478d8b
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
93.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-26 04:10:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
City
Guevea de Humboldt
County
Guevea de Humboldt
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.83800, -95.35600
Temperature
22.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.8 km
Intermediate
93.8 km
93.8 km — deeper than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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    Distance: 352 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico
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Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 215 Catalogue entries

Of 214 other entries for this area and period, 56 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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