Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- USGS
92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX
Country overviewMexico
M1.6 Earthquake near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on April 23, 2025 at 12:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
545c68069f39290174b670b3ea059ba298ac2425
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 12:45:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50033,
-115.62300
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 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 Borja Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
489
Country (24h)
Mexico
2