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M1.7 Earthquake near 84 km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-05-02 08:33:43 UTC Local time: —

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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
ad2f038c0def45e6c9ccd3c2304d6b3a9451a7ed
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 08:33:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.60533, -115.67183

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.2 km
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 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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