Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 9.7 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.4 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On January 28, 2026 at 05:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 10 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 SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
2aa3759ca1746cbc370ba6cca4669309027aa862
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 05:42:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.00367,
-115.96150
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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