Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 1.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M1.8 Earthquake near 12 km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 12 km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on July 20, 2025 at 22:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
cedcdbb08ce1afbdb4b2dd24fa0765ce4dcfb966
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 22:18:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.31167,
-115.31450
Temperature
36.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.4 km
1.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Salton Buttes
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Pinacate
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San Luis, Isla
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Jaraguay Volcanic Field
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San Borja Volcanic Field
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San Francisco Volcanic Field
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