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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 04:14:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 04:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico). 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 04:14:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.52640, -114.42600
Temperature
21.5°C

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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 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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