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M4.1 Depth: 6.8 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-04-30 09:13:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2025 at 09:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 09:13:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50667, -115.62350
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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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