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M3.0 Depth: 22.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ejido Sinaloa, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 16:39:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ejido Sinaloa, Baja California (Mexico) on January 27, 2026 at 16:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.8 km
Shallow
22.8 km
22.8 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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