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M2.1 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 08:03:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on July 2, 2025 at 08:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 08:03:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.49467, -115.62067
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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