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M4.0 Depth: 11.9 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 14:50:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 25, 2025 at 14:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 12 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 14:50:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.42400, -114.50200
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

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