Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 3.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja California
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M2.8 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On November 24, 2025 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 4 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
5cea6f6a49e87e81e1d2a59a23baf87145ba8d0a
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 19:26:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.84250,
-115.78850
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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