Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.8 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 2, 2025 at 08:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 5 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
f31a5f9a27936fb1069816a541b48875d240e383
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 08:00:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.49850,
-115.61017
Temperature
29.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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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