Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 3.2 km
- Source
- USGS
91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX
Country overviewMexico
M2.8 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on April 30, 2025 at 09:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
164e26edbbbf7671fac4259ff5bd5465cd17b48e
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 09:16:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50417,
-115.62117
Temperature
19.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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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Salton Buttes
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Pinacate
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San Luis, Isla
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San Borja Volcanic Field
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Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Mexico
2