M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 01:35:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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