Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 1.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M3.1 Earthquake near 24 km SSW of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 24 km SSW of Puebla, B.C., MX (Mexico) on August 15, 2025 at 08:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
96a4b20f86771a4ac7965d1f72bb5e38027a0713
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-15 08:35:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.36234,
-115.45333
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Salton Buttes
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Pinacate
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San Luis, Isla
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Jaraguay Volcanic Field
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San Borja Volcanic Field
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San Francisco Volcanic Field
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