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M4.0 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 17:53:46 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico) on June 23, 2025 at 17:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
4ad210cbbcd356933708b3244e147842dbaba49b
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 17:53:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.69900, -114.03900
Temperature
26.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

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  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 159 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 246 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico
  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 315 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Tortuga, Isla
    Distance: 419 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 224 m ·Mexico

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