Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 2.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja California
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M3.5 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
857084e2f9d1a063411327605d4bebe7965f535a
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-26 07:55:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.35520,
-116.13580
Temperature
17.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 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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