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M2.6 Depth: 15.7 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 15:28:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico) on January 15, 2026 at 15:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 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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