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M4.0 Depth: 12.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 01:06:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 01:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.0
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 01:06:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.90100, -97.18000
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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