Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 3.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
Country overviewMexico
M4.1 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico) on January 2, 2026 at 11:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
b1e214a182524a3a7edce7406053499a52a0f2b3
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 11:48:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
30.59400,
-114.00700
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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