M4.1 Depth: 128.6 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 19:13:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 21, 2025 at 19:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

128.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-21 19:13:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Veracruz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

17.19100, -94.81500

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

128.6 km

128.6 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

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