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M3.5 Depth: 2.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 07:55:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 26, 2025 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 07:55:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.35520, -116.13580
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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