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M2.3 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 9 km WSW of El Sauzal, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 04:39:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 04:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 9 km WSW of El Sauzal, B.C., MX (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 04:39:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.87617, -116.77800
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 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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