Magnitude-6.0 quake strikes Gulf of California, felt across western Mexico

Magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the Gulf of California earlier today at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time, with its epicentre about 46 miles (74 km) south-southwest of El Progreso, Mexico, and a shallow depth of around 6 miles (10 km). The tremor was felt in Los Mochis, Culiacan, Zapopan and other parts of western Mexico, but authorities reported no immediate casualties or significant damage as assessments continue.

For readers in Nigeria, the quake is far from West Africa and poses no tsunami threat to Nigerian coastlines; unless you have family, business interests, or travel plans in the affected Mexican states, there is no direct impact on your safety or daily life. The event serves as a reminder of the planet’s seismic activity but does not require any local action.

If you have connections to the region, keep an eye on updates from USGS or Mexico’s civil protection agency for any aftershocks or changes. Otherwise, no special precautions are needed, and you can continue your day as usual. The USGS notes that shallow quakes like this one often produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause major destruction when they occur offshore, which aligns with the current lack of reported harm.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/01/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-hits-gulf-of-california/