Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Baja California
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M2.8 Earthquake near Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2025 at 09:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by ISC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
4009b792176be644b5d5b68d163627248690f21b
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 09:01:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
isc
Coordinates
31.46700,
-115.62400
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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.
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