Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 15.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.6 Earthquake near 33 km E of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 33 km E of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX (Mexico) on July 25, 2025 at 17:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
8aed98e0dea78adedd3b918c246eb2530b1f48b9
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 17:21:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.22450,
-116.57050
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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