Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 3.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.7 Earthquake near 6 km N of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
51a4cf4de679c0c8cf1eb59d043477ab5db7dc38
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 13:45:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.63667,
-115.58050
Temperature
32.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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
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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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San Francisco Volcanic Field
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Uinkaret Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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