Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 14.4 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Real del Castillo Nuevo (Ojos Negros)
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.1 Earthquake near Real del Castillo Nuevo (Ojos Negros), Baja California (Mexico)
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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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
4373af75dad1fef997f6cd6cd70c83f2a4afcde7
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 09:55:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Real del Castillo Nuevo (Ojos Negros)
Source
scedc
Coordinates
31.93050,
-116.28450
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 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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