Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 7.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
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M1.7 Earthquake near 58 km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 58 km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico) on December 2, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
05cfae6ce2f43b80f264d1770e26802b412acb49
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 05:09:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.08917,
-115.79100
Temperature
5.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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