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M4.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 17:38:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near San Miguel Chimalapa, Oaxaca (Mexico) on May 29, 2026 at 17:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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