Calamity
mediumEarthquakeCalamity Score: 21

M 5.7 Earthquake

3h agoGuasaveMexicoSource: gfz

Gulf of California

Geographic Context

This earthquake event occurred near Guasave (approximately 63 km away) in Mexico, positioned along the Middle America Trench subduction zone.

Event Assessment

This event is a moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the magnitude scale, with a focal depth of 10 km. Events of this magnitude are typically felt over a wide area and may cause damage to vulnerable structures. Calamity.live has classified it as "medium" severity with a severity value of 45.2. The computed Calamity Score is 21 out of 100, suggesting contained impact at this time. The primary scoring components are: historical (80), intensity (33). Data for this event was sourced from gfz, one of the 250 scientific monitoring sources aggregated by Calamity.live.

Regional Monitoring Context

Mexico has a documented history of earthquake events. Seismic monitoring in the region draws on data from multiple agencies including USGS, EMSC, and regional networks. Understanding local seismicity helps emergency management agencies plan for potential future events and assess building code adequacy. Earthquake hazard in any region depends on fault proximity, soil conditions, and building vulnerability — factors that can vary significantly even within a single metropolitan area.

Event Data

TypeEarthquake
Severitymedium
Severity Value45.2
Calamity Score21 / 100
Confidence61%
Coordinates25.0370, -108.6960
Nearest CityGuasave (63 km)
Impact Tierminor
Timestamp2026-06-30T17:45:44.710Z
Sourcehttps://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026msjr

Score Breakdown

33
intensity
0
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

Mag5.65
Depth10
MagTypemb
RegionGulf of California

Safety Information

If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 21/100, near Guasave (Mexico), based on data from gfz. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 197 scientific monitoring sources.