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M2.8 Depth: 15.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 23 km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 06:27:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 23 km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 16, 2025 at 06:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 06:27:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62450, -116.35333
Temperature
8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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