Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 18.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · El Hongo
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.0 Earthquake near El Hongo, Baja California (Mexico)
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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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
4fef3d9be27207a316d9b5d3b26b10207099f4d2
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 08:43:34 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.46600,
-116.25600
Temperature
24.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.2 km
18.2 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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