Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
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M3.5 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico) on December 30, 2025 at 11:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
ab36e477f510f7a8a663e91f092b0ac6b85a527b
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 11:02:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.46100,
-114.06180
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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
Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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