Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- -0.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
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M3.4 Earthquake near 83 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
c2301282a1dc05eadf6116b2e8d0871c33e8f1f9
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
-0.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 20:08:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.58083,
-115.59866
Temperature
20.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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