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M4.0 Depth: 110.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 20:37:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). At around 111 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
110.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 20:37:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.29200, -95.40800
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.6 km
Intermediate
110.6 km
110.6 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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