Wednesday 17 April 2024, 20:55: earthquake at Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico

Earthquakes with magnitude 4 felt at 20:55 on 17 April 2024.
Place: Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico.

On Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 20:55 an earthquake of magnitude 4 and depth 22.7 km was recorded in Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico. Further info on the EMSC webpage by clicking here.
Based on the depth of the hypocenter, earthquakes are classified into superficial (hypocenter between 0 e 70 and deep), intermediate (Hypocenter between 70 and 300 km deep) and deep (hypocenter between 300 and 720 km deep). The earthquake that occurred at 20:55 on 17 April 2024 with epicenter Offshore Oaxaca, Mexico, having a depth of 22.7 km is therefore classified as superficial.
Being of magnitude 4, therefore between 4 and 5, this earthquake is classified as "light". This type of earthquake generates noticeable oscillations for interior items, but structural damage to buildings is rare.

For continuous updates on the latest earthquakes felt, even those felt a few minutes ago, click on the link.

Epicenter map of the earthquake that occurred on 17 April 2024, at 20:55, Magnitude = 4.