M3.3 Depth: 2.4 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 21:02:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on November 6, 2025 at 21:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 21:02:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50517, -115.62500
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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