Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M3.0 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico) on September 18, 2025 at 00:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
67f679a9af02ba67a79bfeee01f1174577c9106e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 00:34:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.55830,
-115.23660
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Salton Buttes
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Pinacate
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San Luis, Isla
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Jaraguay Volcanic Field
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San Francisco Volcanic Field
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Uinkaret Field
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