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M2.1 Depth: 11.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 04:24:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 2, 2025 at 04:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 04:24:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.27830, -115.23720
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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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