Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
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M2.8 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 2, 2025 at 08:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 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 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
c64b126d51ac98e268701184255e75abbee4476b
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 08:27:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.49433,
-115.60833
Temperature
29.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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