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M2.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 11:38:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (46.3 km)
Regional average: 46.3 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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