Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 16.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.6 Earthquake near 14 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 14 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on August 31, 2025 at 14:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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.
Details
ID
926d646501a098ac04d17ce646e1ca7713ba8dc7
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 14:43:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.45950,
-115.12033
Temperature
37.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.8 km
16.8 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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Salton Buttes
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Pinacate
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San Luis, Isla
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San Borja Volcanic Field
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