M2.3 Depth: 9.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 5 km SSE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 23:45:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2025 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 5 km SSE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 10 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

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-02 23:45:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Baja California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.24600, -115.09283

Temperature

39.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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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