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M4.1 Depth: 129.1 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-18 14:34:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO on May 18, 2026 at 14:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
129.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 14:34:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.11900, -94.45000
Temperature
34.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129.1 km
Intermediate
129.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 132 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 179 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Naolinco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 382 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'000 m ·Last eruption: 1145 ·Mexico

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