Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 20.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja California
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M4.0 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 21, 2025 at 07:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 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
57d2a020264ab95b354dd36fb1fceb281cd41143
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
20.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 07:42:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.40600,
-115.58900
Temperature
17.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.3 km
20.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 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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