Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 15.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)
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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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
4b52d80c2693c869272ba349a7d6ed7042ed8ed8
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 15:28:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.88130,
-116.22700
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 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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