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M1.9 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 20 km NNE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 22:07:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 20 km NNE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 6 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 22:07:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.03550, -116.53950
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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