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Two earthquakes recorded in Oaxaca, including a magnitude 4.1 tremor
Mexico’s National Seismological Service recorded two earthquakes in Oaxaca on Saturday, October 31.
The first measured magnitude 4.0 and was recorded near Matías Romero at 3:21 a.m.
local time.
A later tremor measured magnitude 4.1 at 5:36 a.m., with its epicentre 39 kilometres south of San Pedro Pochutla.
It was 19 kilometres deep, according to preliminary information.
Mexico is highly earthquake-prone because five tectonic plates interact beneath the country.
No damage or injuries had been reported after the 4.1 tremor at the time of the update.
The Seismological Service continues to monitor earthquake activity, and preliminary magnitude estimates can change as more data is processed.
Two earthquakes were recorded in Oaxaca on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The first had a magnitude of 4.0 and was reported at 03:21 local time, with its epicenter in Matías Romero.
The second had a magnitude of 4.1 and occurred at 05:36:13 local time.
Its epicenter was 39 kilometers south of San Pedro Pochutla, at a depth of 19 kilometers.
The report said there was no information available about possible damage or injuries from the magnitude 4.1 tremor.
- Who
- The National Seismological Service (SSN) reported the earthquakes.
- What
- Two earthquakes, with magnitudes of 4.0 and 4.1, were recorded.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 03:21 and 05:36:13 local time.
- Where
- Oaxaca, Mexico. The 4.0 earthquake was centered in Matías Romero; the 4.1 earthquake was 39 kilometers south of San Pedro Pochutla.
- Why
- Not stated. The article says Mexico’s location over five tectonic plates makes it a highly seismic area.
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A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported with its epicenter in Matías Romero, Oaxaca.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 39 kilometers south of San Pedro Pochutla, Oaxaca, at a depth of 19 kilometers.
- First earthquake
- Magnitude 4.0
- First earthquake location
- Matías Romero, Oaxaca
- Second earthquake
- Magnitude 4.1
- Second earthquake location
- 39 kilometers south of San Pedro Pochutla, Oaxaca
- Second earthquake depth
- 19 kilometers