Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja California
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M3.4 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 29, 2025 at 05:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
240f99ec3d32005774897b90fa02200248d0eae2
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 05:27:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.81320,
-116.07020
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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