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M2.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near California-Baja California border region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 22:23:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near California-Baja California border region (United States) on September 21, 2025 at 22:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 22:23:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
isc
Coordinates
32.75600, -115.50800
Temperature
33.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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