Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.3 Earthquake near 18 km ENE of Rosarito, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
57a2fc160d6a0e9c71177afe8a0d921060365b94
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 17:56:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.41883,
-116.87517
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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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Stats (last 24h)
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