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M4.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-04 09:30:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 09:30:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.46400, -95.16100
Temperature
22.7°C

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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
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chichon, El
    Distance: 228 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'150 m ·Last eruption: 1982 ·Mexico
  • San Martin
    Distance: 233 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1796 ·Mexico
  • Tacana
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 396 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

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