Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
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M3.6 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On November 16, 2025 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
7ad561385351c2499721ae46eeef5d83ae39d37d
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 20:25:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.55080,
-114.62680
Temperature
21.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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