M2.2 Depth: 13.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Islas Agrarias A, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 23:37:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Islas Agrarias A, Baja California (Mexico) on May 3, 2026 at 23:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 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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