3.1

M3.1 Earthquake 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MXJuly 25, 2026

2026-07-25 01:16:53 UTC (10 min ago) · approx. 5:16 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time01:16 UTC5:16 PM UTC-8
Depth21.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.039°, -116.327°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On July 25, 2026 at 01:16 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX, at a depth of 21.7 km and coordinates 32.0392°, -116.3270°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 645 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 81 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.04°, -116.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
21.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0392°N
-116.3270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40660954
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
147
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.265°
RMS Residual
0.21 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-25 01:19:07 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Ensenada, B.C., MX?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX on July 25, 2026 at 01:16 UTC had a depth of 21.7 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40660954). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 25, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 33 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MXJuly 25, 2026. Retrieved July 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40660954/