Veracruz, MexicoOct 24, 2026, 20:32
Nearby significant earthquake49 km from Loma Bonita38.2 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Oaxaca
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Oaxaca
Oaxaca, MexicoOct 24, 2026, 09:03
Epicenter nearby0 km from Pinotepa Nacional5 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 15:52
Nearby significant earthquake351 km from Salina Cruz10 km deep
Oaxaca, MexicoOct 24, 2026, 18:35
Nearby significant earthquake46 km from Puerto Escondido10.2 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 12:27
Nearby significant earthquake245 km from Salina Cruz26.7 km deep
Most Recent
9 hours agoOaxaca, Mexico Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours12
Past 7 Days93
Past 30 Days393
Past 365 Days4,599
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
393
Significant
0
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 275Intermediate-focus 118Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
393 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Oaxaca
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Oaxaca area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Oaxaca was 93. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Oaxaca area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Oaxaca in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 06:47 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).