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M4.2 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 21:28:38 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 21:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
8dc1454b1f7941943a604d21a193a5e9b788ca4d
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 21:28:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.43100, -113.77000
Temperature
38.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 72 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 86 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 104 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 270 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • Tortuga, Isla
    Distance: 288 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 224 m ·Mexico
  • Comondu-La Purisima
    Distance: 423 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 780 m ·Mexico

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