M1.3 Depth: 18.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 18 km ENE of Rosarito, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 17:56:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 18 km ENE of Rosarito, B.C., MX (Mexico) on August 8, 2025 at 17:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 17:56:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Baja California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.41883, -116.87517

Temperature

28.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 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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