M4.0 Depth: 35.3 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 20:42:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2025 at 20:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

35.3 km

UTC time

2025-08-02 20:42:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Oaxaca

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.06700, -96.92800

Temperature

26.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

35.3 km

35.3 km — shallower than the regional average (47.4 km)

Regional average: 47.4 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

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