Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.5 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On May 29, 2025 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
b0d962e3b99618b4755a799e1a3e1b46b9ead00f
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 06:31:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50550,
-115.62217
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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Country (24h)
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