Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
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M1.6 Earthquake near 49 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 49 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico) on October 21, 2025 at 09:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
f4e5842eb9e277fea381cb5ae1cab84544bb0f22
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 09:38:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07933,
-116.16200
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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