Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 2.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
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M3.1 Earthquake near 94 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 94 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on September 2, 2025 at 06:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
26d89a20f5555d8be1c20e4106cb90af596e7fc4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 06:46:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.47067,
-115.61234
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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