M1.1 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 16 km SW of Tecate, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 23:59:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 16 km SW of Tecate, B.C., MX (Mexico) on July 25, 2025 at 23:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 23:59:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.48200, -116.76900
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 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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