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M2.1 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Real del Castillo Nuevo (Ojos Negros), Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 09:55:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Real del Castillo Nuevo (Ojos Negros), Baja California (Mexico) on January 18, 2026 at 09:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by SCEDC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 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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