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M2.0 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 90 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-04-30 11:03:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2025 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 90 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 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
M2.0
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 11:03:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50917, -115.61683
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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