Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.8 Earthquake near 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2025 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 6 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
ID
b9af967ff6f2acaee42c1a258f8062a846e558e4
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 03:59:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.64350,
-115.73383
Temperature
32.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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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