Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
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M2.2 Earthquake near 93 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 93 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on September 2, 2025 at 07:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
0252e9a3d6ed8d935c7eb478f8acb1d423c6be0f
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 07:09:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.48050,
-115.60617
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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