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M2.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near California-Baja California border region (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 19:35:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 19:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near California-Baja California border region (United States). 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 19:35:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
isc
Coordinates
32.79400, -115.45100
Temperature
39.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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