M1.9 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 07:50:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 92 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on July 2, 2025 at 07:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2025-07-02 07:50:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Baja California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

31.48950, -115.61450

Temperature

29.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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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