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M2.2 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Juntas de Neji, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 19:16:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Juntas de Neji, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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