Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1371598 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-20 08:36:31 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-20 14:36:31 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-20 09:53:34 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 57.1 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | North-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Administration area | Oaxaca |
| Nearest settlement | San Antonio los Guajes |
| Distance | 1 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underground quake |