M0.9 Depth: 1.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 11 km NE of Rosarito, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 02:52:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 11 km NE of Rosarito, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 1 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.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-16 02:52:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Baja California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.40567, -116.95683

Temperature

20.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 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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