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M4.2 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 15:52:43 UTC Local time:

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico) on June 23, 2025 at 15:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
1edbb275466b2f3283a4a8fed9cca380f6c33f65
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 15:52:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.54000, -114.05200
Temperature
25.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Salton Buttes
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