Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 7.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
M4.2 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA
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About this earthquake
On November 7, 2025 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
63c6036451f459f9be36901c640fbf3d25d5e6f7
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-07 12:16:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.92400,
-112.04700
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.1 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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