Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 8.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.2 Earthquake near 81 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
Map
About this earthquake
On August 18, 2025 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 81 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
3ed51c129a9330419f404724c805c8403927a5d6
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 11:03:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.59883,
-115.60500
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 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 ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Mexico
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Mexico
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
583
Country (24h)
Mexico
3
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time