A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Mexico in the Gulf of California on Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter was approximately 75 kilometers south-southwest of El Progreso, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
Because shallow quakes often produce more intense surface shaking, tremors were felt across a wide area. However, authorities have reported no immediate casualties or major structural damage and are continuing to monitor the region.
This event comes amid a recent wave of severe global seismic activity. Just last week, two massive earthquakes—measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude—struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart, resulting in a confirmed death toll of at least 1,943 people.
