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M1.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-04-23 12:45:40 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-23 12:45:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50033, -115.62300
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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