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M4.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 16:53:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Ensenada (Mexico) on October 6, 2025 at 16:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 16:53:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Municipio de Ensenada
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.57450, -116.26020
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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