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M2.2 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 22:44:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico) on December 26, 2025 at 22:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
14.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 22:44:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.56620, -115.24620
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.8 km
Shallow
14.8 km
14.8 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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