Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 32.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oaxaca
Country overviewMexico
M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2025 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 33 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
32.7 km
32.7 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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Popocatepetl
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
479
Country (24h)
Mexico
2