Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 17.6 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Ejido Hidalgo
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.2 Earthquake near Ejido Hidalgo, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On May 8, 2026 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Ejido Hidalgo, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 18 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 SCEDC.
Details
ID
5e3cd554fb726ce53c37c8b1e0216336de2b82a6
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 16:39:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ejido Hidalgo
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.41367,
-115.21450
Temperature
37.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport24.3 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · MXL · MMML
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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