Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 19.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Mexicali Municipality
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.8 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2026 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
3aacd17afbc082188cd150af592d04f7ae7634e0
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 19:50:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.11617,
-115.07950
Temperature
36.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.2 km
19.2 km — shallower than the regional average (44.6 km)
Regional average: 44.6 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 143 Catalogue entries
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