M4.2 Depth: 6.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 08:38:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico) on February 11, 2026 at 08:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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