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M5.4 Earthquake near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-11-03 18:27:32 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
9.0 km
Source
USGS

Baja California · Ejido Nuevo León

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M5.4 Earthquake near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico) · 2026-11-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.4 Earthquake near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico) · 2026-11-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On November 3, 2026 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (44 km)
Regional average: 44 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

Felt reports

25felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Nov 4, 2026, 6:50 AM UTC · Last checked: Nov 13, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Official USGS aftershock forecast

Probability of at least one aftershock at or above the specified magnitude during the entire stated time window. This does not predict an individual earthquake.

Issued: Nov 12, 2026, 6:27 PM UTC · Last checked: Nov 13, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC

Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC – Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.02.25 %0–0
M ≥ 4.00.23 %0–0
M ≥ 5.00.02 %0–0
M ≥ 6.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC – Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.011.79 %0–1
M ≥ 4.01.29 %0–0
M ≥ 5.00.13 %0–0
M ≥ 6.00.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC – Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.027.79 %0–2
M ≥ 4.03.49 %0–1
M ≥ 5.00.36 %0–0
M ≥ 6.00.04 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC – Nov 12, 2027, 7:00 PM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.057.98 %0–5
M ≥ 4.010.30 %0–1
M ≥ 5.01.11 %0–0
M ≥ 6.00.11 %0–0
M ≥ 7.00.01 %0–0

The range is the 95% forecast interval for the number of earthquakes. Magnitude thresholds and time windows overlap: do not add the values. Windows already in progress still refer to the entire stated period.

Source: USGS — Operational Aftershock Forecast

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 1'335'375
V 52'968
320 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.4

Ground shaking

V
Moderate · Intensity (MMI) V
Felt by all, slight damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 9 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria16.1 kmSE17'119
Mexicali34.7 kmNW1'032'686

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Salton Buttes
    Distance: 96 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Pinacate
    Distance: 170 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
  • San Luis, Isla
    Distance: 282 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 349 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 457 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico
  • San Francisco Volcanic Field
    Distance: 459 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 1075 ·United States

Radius · 100 km

Nearby infrastructure

Up to 3 nearest sites per category

Airports

  • General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International AirportMexico · MXL · MMML
    24.3 kmStraight-line distance
  • Imperial County AirportUnited States · IPL · KIPL
    59.3 kmStraight-line distance
  • Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station YumaUnited States · YUM · KNYL
    59.4 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-11-13

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours15
First 24 hours18
First 72 hours28
Strongest subsequent eventM3.3
M2.22026-11-03 18:42:13 UTC1.1 kmEjido Vicente Guerrero M1.92026-11-03 18:47:27 UTC11.1 kmEjido Veracruz 2 M2.92026-11-03 19:18:11 UTC2.1 kmEjido Vicente Guerrero M2.02026-11-03 19:21:48 UTC1.0 kmEjido Nuevo León M1.92026-11-03 19:35:21 UTC2.5 kmEjido Vicente Guerrero M2.52026-11-03 19:35:51 UTC2.8 kmEjido Vicente Guerrero M1.92026-11-03 19:36:32 UTC71.7 kmImperial County M1.32026-11-03 19:49:18 UTC1.8 kmEjido Hidalgo M2.22026-11-03 19:49:51 UTC2.8 kmEjido Vicente Guerrero M2.32026-11-03 20:16:40 UTC2.5 kmEjido Saltillo M2.02026-11-03 20:17:49 UTC1.2 kmEjido Nuevo León M1.92026-11-03 21:51:22 UTC3.9 kmEjido Hidalgo

Comparison of seismic sources

6 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.6 to M4.9.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM4.810.5 km2.6 km
ISCM4.715.0 km2.4 km
SCEDCM4.715.8 km2.4 km
USGSM4.715.8 km2.4 km
SSNM4.614.0 km5.3 km
GFZM4.910.0 km9.4 km

Baja California

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥417
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-01-23

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-04-14 17:08:28 UTC149.1 km5 km S of Julian, CA M4.62025-10-06 16:53:27 UTC148.1 kmMunicipio de Ensenada M4.42025-09-02 06:41:56 UTC112.3 km92 km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.42026-02-11 08:38:35 UTC17.1 kmEjido Cucapah Indígena M4.42025-09-02 06:41:56 UTC115.7 kmMunicipio de Ensenada

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