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M3.4 Depth: -0.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 83 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 20:08:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 83 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 20:08:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.58083, -115.59866
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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