Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.6 Earthquake near 19 km SSW of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 8, 2025 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 19 km SSW of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
061c197fbf2798afc7840239709fc25557b63f30
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 15:22:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.42317,
-115.46167
Temperature
39.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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
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Salton Buttes
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Pinacate
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San Luis, Isla
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Jaraguay Volcanic Field
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San Borja Volcanic Field
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San Francisco Volcanic Field
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Country (24h)
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