Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 7.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
M4.0 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA
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About this earthquake
On August 6, 2026 at 02:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.
Details
ID
722b7424fb6967d76fa9b9c100bc472afbb345a9
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 02:43:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.85600,
-111.93300
Temperature
30.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.7 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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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