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M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 22:31:13 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 8, 2025 at 22:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
d247f89c013a6f4541257d70927208adddb8786d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 22:31:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.68200, -94.89500
Temperature
25.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

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