Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 15.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.1 Earthquake near 37 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 37 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico) on July 12, 2025 at 08:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
8445ccafb250fde4ad871df0a2a8897f294dd35b
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 08:46:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.94967,
-116.24350
Temperature
19.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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
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Salton Buttes
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Pinacate
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San Luis, Isla
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Jaraguay Volcanic Field
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San Borja Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
477
Country (24h)
Mexico
2