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M4.3 Earthquake near Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 06:35:30 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
29.6 km
Source
EMSC

Oaxaca · Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on May 3, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.6 km
Shallow
29.6 km
29.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Oaxaca

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries

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