Category GULF OF CALIFORNIA

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake at Depth 10 km Strikes Gulf of California on 30th June 2026

Hydrothermal vent emitting dark mineral plumes from deep ocean floor

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the Gulf of California on 30th June 2026, with a shallow focal depth of 10 km. The event was confirmed by both the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the European‑Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), marking…