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M2.0 Depth: 18.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near El Hongo, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 08:43:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near El Hongo, Baja California (Mexico) on August 9, 2026 at 08:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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