Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 11.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
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M4.0 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)
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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.
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
2b86493a8eae5981f3940625089c2a16243b2829
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 14:50:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.42400,
-114.50200
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 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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