M4.1 Depth: 139.3 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 06:10:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Santa María Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on April 28, 2026 at 06:10 UTC. At around 139 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

139.3 km

UTC time

2026-04-28 06:10:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

State

Oaxaca

City

Santa María Chimalapa

County

Santa María Chimalapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.01800, -94.27500

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

139.3 km

139.3 km — deeper than the regional average (47.6 km)

Regional average: 47.6 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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