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M1.7 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 58 km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 05:09:47 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 05:09:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.08917, -115.79100
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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

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