Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.2 Earthquake near 13 km WSW of Tecate, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 26, 2025 at 01:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 13 km WSW of Tecate, B.C., MX (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
4cbb79ec26935f209e831c201095a661577ef5bf
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 01:25:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.50433,
-116.74900
Temperature
16.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Mexico
2