Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 5.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF CALIFORNIA
Country overviewMexico
M4.0 Earthquake near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On May 12, 2025 at 00:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near GULF OF CALIFORNIA (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
fb3d22928e84c6ef89a0a52837065dd34d210661
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 00:50:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.58200,
-110.82100
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 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
Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 841 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)
549
Country (24h)
Mexico
3