Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 9.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.3 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
0c1ce49e5b2245e9802f6bb587adf7e22279a6fe
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-01 23:43:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.41583,
-115.14433
Temperature
33.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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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