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M4.0 Depth: 172.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 12:02:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 14, 2025 at 12:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
172.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 12:02:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.09500, -93.98400
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 172 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 172 km
Intermediate
172 km
172 km — deeper than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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: 85 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 208 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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