Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes Oaxaca, Mexico

55 km southeast of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico

Reported 20 hours ago(Mar 17, 2026, 3:49 PM)

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred 55 km southeast of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico at 09:36 local time. Depth 16.1 km.

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20 hours ago•Mar 17, 2026, 3:49 PM•RedditViewed update
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes Oaxaca, Mexico
Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred 55 km southeast of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico at 09:36 local time. Depth 16.1 km.
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