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M2.3 Depth: 9.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-01 23:43:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 1, 2025 at 23:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M2.3
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 23:43:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.41583, -115.14433
Temperature
33.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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