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M5.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake near 75 km NNE of Santa Rosalía, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-11-07 12:04:31 UTC Local time: —
M5.6 earthquake near 75 km NNE of Santa Rosalía, Mexico on Nov 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.6 Earthquake near 75 km NNE of Santa Rosalía, Mexico · 2025-11-07 12:04:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near 75 km NNE of Santa Rosalía, Mexico on November 7, 2025 at 12:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-07 12:04:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
27.97610, -111.98660
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Guaymas107.0 kmE117'253
Hermosillo158.8 kmNE812'229

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tortuga, Isla
    Distance: 61 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 224 m ·Mexico
  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 182 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico
  • Comondu-La Purisima
    Distance: 220 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 780 m ·Mexico
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 288 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 324 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 455 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours4
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours5
Strongest subsequent eventM5.8
M5.82025-11-07 12:04:34 UTC24.6 kmGulf of California, Mexico [Sea: Mexico] M4.22025-11-07 12:16:06 UTC8.3 kmGULF OF CALIFORNIA M4.62025-11-07 12:59:21 UTC9.6 kmGULF OF CALIFORNIA M4.82025-11-07 12:59:23 UTC16.0 kmBaja California, Mexico M4.12025-11-08 14:38:09 UTC8.1 kmGULF OF CALIFORNIA M4.22025-11-10 19:30:29 UTC7.0 kmGULF OF CALIFORNIA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥419
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-05-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.72025-11-07 12:04:30 UTC3.7 kmBaja California, Mexico M5.12025-11-06 16:36:05 UTC80.8 kmGulf of California M4.92025-11-06 16:36:11 UTC19.2 kmBaja California, Mexico M4.92025-11-06 13:25:56 UTC10.8 kmGulf of California M4.92025-11-06 13:25:56 UTC6.7 kmGULF OF CALIFORNIA

Stats (last 24h)

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