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M1.7 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 11 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 21:16:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 11 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 21:16:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.56450, -115.23883
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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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