Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 10.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.7 Earthquake near 84 km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 84 km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on May 2, 2025 at 08:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
ad2f038c0def45e6c9ccd3c2304d6b3a9451a7ed
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 08:33:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60533,
-115.67183
Depth profile
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 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
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)
Global (24h)
534
Country (24h)
Mexico
3