Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 8.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.6 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On May 4, 2025 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
db8b00bd959777a3e833e286a6107d1b576388c1
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 12:27:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50067,
-115.62067
Depth profile
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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