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M2.2 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Mexicali, B.C., MX (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 19:49:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 11 km ENE of Mexicali, B.C., MX (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 19:49:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.70750, -115.36767
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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