Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.2 Earthquake near 8 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 4, 2025 at 23:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
97153e2d87cd181d40fd2f615c4ee7ae863674f4
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 23:15:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.42650,
-115.17517
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport23.6 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · MXL · MMML
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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