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M3.7 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 08:28:15 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 28, 2025 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
0f02bd2a80b5de11617d3e4344523aec02370073
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 08:28:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50200, -115.62000
Temperature
18.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 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

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