Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 9.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.6 Earthquake near 93 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On September 6, 2025 at 05:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 93 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
6e67b1e0584e4929255de759a419ec34e8397032
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-06 05:11:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.47733,
-115.60933
Temperature
23.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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