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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Corralero, Mexico (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 22:33:21 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Oaxaca on Sep 8, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Corralero, Mexico (Mexico) · 2025-09-08 22:33:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 8, 2025 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near 8 km NE of Corralero, Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 22:33:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Oaxaca
Source
usgs
Coordinates
16.29510, -98.13930
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Pinotepa Nacional10.5 kmNE29'604
Oaxaca City173.0 kmNE255'029
Acapulco de Juárez198.4 kmW658'609

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Popocatepetl
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'393 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Mexico
  • Orizaba, Pico de
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'564 m ·Last eruption: 1846 ·Mexico
  • Iztaccihuatl
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'230 m ·Mexico
  • Malinche, La
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'461 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·Mexico
  • Chichinautzin
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'938 m ·Last eruption: 399 ·Mexico
  • Serdan-Oriental Volcanic Field
    Distance: 338 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'485 m ·Last eruption: -3920 ·Mexico

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M5.02025-09-08 22:33:35 UTC83.3 kmOaxaca, Mexico M4.02025-09-16 13:40:34 UTC69.9 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.02025-09-19 07:54:45 UTC129.4 kmOFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO M4.02025-09-23 04:35:46 UTC70.0 kmOFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO M4.12025-09-25 15:11:01 UTC17.4 kmOAXACA, MEXICO M4.12025-09-25 18:06:29 UTC52.3 kmOFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO M4.02025-09-29 05:30:41 UTC82.2 kmOFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO M4.42025-10-05 14:09:35 UTC119.0 kmOAXACA, MEXICO M4.02025-10-08 11:32:08 UTC61.2 kmOAXACA, MEXICO

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥438
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-02-14

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.62025-03-15 03:19:27 UTC138.5 km5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.02025-06-11 07:10:13 UTC61.0 kmOaxaca, Mexico M4.82025-06-11 07:10:15 UTC47.1 km1 km W of La Reforma, Mexico M4.82025-06-11 07:10:15 UTC48.3 kmOAXACA, MEXICO M4.72025-02-14 15:26:55 UTC79.3 km42 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico

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