Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 2.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
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M4.2 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico) on November 13, 2025 at 22:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
75d164c064610bf62bfdf8156445288cb7b2283a
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 22:50:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.73000,
-114.46700
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.5 km
2.5 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 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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