M1.8 Depth: 16.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 18 km S of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-06-22 22:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2025 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 18 km S of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2025-06-22 22:12:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.05633, -116.91417

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 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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