M1.7 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 6 km N of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-12 13:45:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 6 km N of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico) on July 12, 2025 at 13:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

3.4 km

UTC time

2025-07-12 13:45:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Baja California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.63667, -115.58050

Temperature

32.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.4 km

3.4 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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