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M4.2 earthquake - Off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico

3844 d ago · 8 Apr 2016, 05:11 UTC Off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Off the coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico on 8 Apr 2016, 05:11 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:09 UTC

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