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M4.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 00:41:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 00:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 00:41:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.15200, -114.22900
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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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