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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ánimas Bajas, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 01:41:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ánimas Bajas, Baja California Sur (Mexico) on July 11, 2026 at 01:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Comondu-La Purisima
    Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 780 m ·Mexico
  • Barcena
    Distance: 436 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 332 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Mexico
  • Socorro
    Distance: 495 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'050 m ·Last eruption: 1994 ·Mexico

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