Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 20.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.6 Earthquake near 10 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 10 km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 11, 2025 at 01:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
627c58d4dbbd16265cd51206466bff629c1ab7d1
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 01:01:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.53650,
-115.24717
Temperature
33.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.7 km
20.7 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 Francisco Volcanic Field
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Uinkaret Field
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Mexico
2