M1.5 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 09:10:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 09:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 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

M1.5

Depth

5.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-23 09:10:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Baja California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.64333, -115.73167

Temperature

26.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.3 km

5.3 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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