Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M3.0 Earthquake near 67 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
e739f2662ada4de73061b6809354d60b40d6c8cd
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 10:25:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.00767,
-115.92467
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
543
Country (24h)
Mexico
3