Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewBaja California
Country overviewA magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 58 km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX (Mexico) on August 9, 2025 at 10:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS