Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 10.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.1 Earthquake near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on September 4, 2025 at 08:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
c8cff41fa3a0aa41ee8ceac725aad2ba6ab0a4ba
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 08:38:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.48617,
-115.60584
Temperature
23.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.2 km
10.2 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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