M4.3 Depth: 94.2 km

M4.3 Earthquake near San Pedro Tapanatepec, Oaxaca (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 22:00:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near San Pedro Tapanatepec, Oaxaca (Mexico). At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.2 km
Intermediate
94.2 km
94.2 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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