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M3.0 Depth: 13.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 13:16:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO (Mexico) on October 19, 2025 at 13:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 13:16:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.01900, -109.74900
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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    Distance: 488 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'050 m ·Last eruption: 1994 ·Mexico

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