Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 3.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO
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M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On August 28, 2025 at 05:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
fbe2091f7514fbd76336df2b9601adab318285d8
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 05:28:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.61200,
-96.81600
Temperature
30.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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
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