Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja California Sur
Country overviewMexico
M3.6 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico) on September 2, 2025 at 17:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f6dc3f616f8986c56ec3f7c2448010b3ab71441c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 17:52:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.01700,
-109.68500
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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
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Comondu-La Purisima
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Barcena
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Socorro
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