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M3.0 Depth: 6.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 67 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 10:25:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 67 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 4, 2025 at 10:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 10:25:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.00767, -115.92467

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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