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M1.8 Depth: 17.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 11 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 13:41:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 11 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico) on November 29, 2025 at 13:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-29 13:41:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.56600, -115.23700
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 km
17.1 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

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