M2.5 Depth: 0.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 75 km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-03 20:35:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 75 km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 3, 2025 at 20:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2025-05-03 20:35:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60467, -115.78733

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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