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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake recorded off Baja California Sur
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off Baja California Sur at 07:16 local time on Friday.
The preliminary report placed it 238 km southeast of San José del Cabo, at a depth of 10 km.
Authorities had reported no damage at the time of the update.
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A preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded off Baja California Sur on Friday morning.
The quake occurred at 07:16 Central time, according to the National Seismological Service.
Infobae reported the epicenter was 238 kilometres southeast of San José del Cabo and the quake was 10 kilometres deep.
Authorities had not reported any damage at the time of the article.
- Who
- Residents of Baja California Sur experienced the quake.
- What
- A preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded.
- When
- Friday at 07:16 Central time; the article was published on October 30, 2026.
- Where
- 238 kilometres southeast of San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Magnitude
- 4.3
- Time
- 07:16 Central time
- Depth
- 10.0 kilometres
- Distance
- 238 kilometres southeast of San José del Cabo
- Coordinates
- 21.609° latitude, -107.997° longitude
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