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M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Off west coast of Baja California

UTC time: 2026-04-03 03:05:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 03:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Off west coast of Baja California. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 03:05:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
31.92900, -117.05600
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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