Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 3.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.6 Earthquake near 15 km SW of Tecate, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 15 km SW of Tecate, B.C., MX (Mexico) on October 17, 2025 at 23:57 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.
Details
ID
2fc311d846061964ef9d8c935ca0fdc17042902b
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 23:57:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.48867,
-116.75900
Temperature
17.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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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