Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Gulf of California, Mexico
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 struck the Gulf of California, Mexico at 19:45 UTC on June 30, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
Epicenter of M6.0 earthquake in Gulf of California, Mexico on June 30, 2026. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located 75 km (47 miles) SSW of El Progreso (population 1 137), 95 km (59 miles) SSW of Guasave (population 71 196), 98 km (61 miles) SSW of Leyva Solano (population 27 536), and 100 km (62.1 miles) SSW of Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (population 12 978).
13 000 people are estimated to have felt moderate shaking, 2.6 million light and 334 000 weak.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake-resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.
Liquefaction triggered by this earthquake is considered unlikely. No significant landsliding is expected.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
Selected cities exposed
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.0 earthquake Gulf of California, Mexico – USGS – June 30, 2026
2 M6.0 earthquake Gulf of California, Mexico – EMSC – June 30, 2026
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