Now It Happened in Mexico! Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Shakes the Gulf of California

Earthquake shakes Gulf of California.

No immediate damage reported.

Aftershocks remain possible.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded Tuesday afternoon in the Gulf of California and was felt in different regions of the country.

Why it matters: Although no immediate damage was reported, the movement was felt in several cities and renewed attention on how earthquakes are experienced and the possibility of aftershocks.

Authorities continue monitoring seismic activity following the event, while specialists remind residents that some earthquakes can be followed by additional tremors.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook the Gulf of California on Tuesday.

Mexico earthquake raises concerns over aftershocks

6.0 earthquake hits south of California – 28 HOUR WARNING – ALERT – 5.5 to 7.0 earthquake is likely in the Los Angeles area during the next 28 hours. pic.twitter.com/U3ZqDyP7yM

— EarthquakePrediction (@Quakeprediction) June 30, 2026

The earthquake occurred at 12:45 p.m. The epicenter was located northeast of La Paz, on the Baja California Peninsula.

It was also located southwest of El Progreso, a port city on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.

The earthquake was felt in different parts of Mexico. Among the cities where shaking was reported was Los Mochis.

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There were also reports from Culiacán. Zapopan was another area where residents said they felt the movement.

Other Mexico locations also reported feeling the Gulf of California earthquake. So far, no immediate damage has been reported.

No material losses related to the earthquake have been announced either. Assessments continued after the event.

The earthquake drew attention because it was felt at a considerable distance from the epicenter.

Why do some people feel an earthquake while others do not?

BREAKING: A magnitude 6.0 strike-slip earthquake has struck the Gulf of California, Mexico along the Pacific-North American Plate Boundary. This follows after the M7.2 & M7.5 doublet to the south in Venezuela and the M5.6 to the north in California near Willits. It’s coming… pic.twitter.com/CUoOZgBtAz

— Stefan Burns (@StefanBurnsGeo) June 30, 2026

The way people experience an earthquake depends on several factors. One of the main factors is the magnitude of the earthquake.

Magnitude represents the strength of the movement recorded. However, it is not the only element that influences perception.

Distance from the epicenter is also crucial. The closer a person is to the origin of the earthquake, the greater the chances of feeling the shaking.

The intensity of seismic waves decreases as they move away from the fault. Therefore, the same earthquake can feel different depending on location.

Ground conditions also play an important role, according to NBC.

Looser soils can amplify movement. This characteristic can make an earthquake feel stronger.

For that reason, some people experience intense shaking while others barely notice it.

Aftershocks to the Gulf of California earthquake can continue for days or even years in Mexico

After an earthquake, additional movements can occur. These are known as aftershocks.

In some cases, an initial earthquake may only be a precursor.

This happens when a larger earthquake occurs afterward.

One example cited by specialists is the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. That event reached a magnitude of 9.1.

Two days earlier, a magnitude 7.3 precursor earthquake had been recorded. Aftershocks usually decrease over time.

However, they can continue for several days.

In some cases, they last for weeks or months. There are even situations where related seismic activity continues for years.

The earthquake recorded Tuesday remains under observation while authorities continue monitoring seismic activity following the event.