Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.5 Earthquake near 9 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)
Map
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 9 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 2, 2025 at 00:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 USGS. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
4929d83242d1bd0474a1fc273aa9f3064050efe6
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 00:13:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.42400,
-115.14567
Temperature
32.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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
-
Salton Buttes
-
Pinacate
-
San Luis, Isla
-
Jaraguay Volcanic Field
-
San Francisco Volcanic Field
-
San Borja Volcanic Field
Historic 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)
485
Country (24h)
Mexico
2