Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 14.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.2 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 14 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.
Details
ID
5350f5a4c396dcdc9a9fbd481686bf61619ddd03
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 05:52:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.83350,
-116.13633
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — shallower than the regional average (44.6 km)
Regional average: 44.6 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
Of 141 other entries for this area and period, 110 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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