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M2.0 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 5 km N of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 13:23:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2025 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 5 km N of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 13:23:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.62250, -115.57733

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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