Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 11.2 km
- Source
- USGS
91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX
Country overviewMexico
M1.9 Earthquake near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 91 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX (Mexico) on April 30, 2025 at 09:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
f5d0ebabf8c1eceb4a5fe98ac1295b896930df3c
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2025-04-30 09:20:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.50383,
-115.61517
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
485
Country (24h)
Mexico
2