Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 28.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.2 Earthquake near 5 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 5 km NNE of El Sauzal, B.C., MX (Mexico) on December 7, 2025 at 04:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
f44e328bdb0c54a2788c4d1a5dfc24045c52fc79
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 04:46:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.94450,
-116.67150
Temperature
14.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28.6 km
28.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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