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M3.5 Depth: 5.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 11:02:39 UTC Local time: —

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 M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 11:02:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.46100, -114.06180
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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

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