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M1.9 Depth: 12.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 9 km ENE of Mexicali, B.C., MX (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 05:35:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 9 km ENE of Mexicali, B.C., MX (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 05:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 05:35:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.69300, -115.38317
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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