Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 20.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M3.1 Earthquake near 12 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On May 11, 2025 at 01:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 12 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
1db7533ea12a3d99dc323f67d715a3c0e451bad2
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 01:04:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.53267,
-115.23333
Temperature
33.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 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 Francisco Volcanic Field
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Uinkaret Field
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Mexico
2