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M3.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Michoacán de Ocampo, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 09:01:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Michoacán de Ocampo, Baja California (Mexico) on February 11, 2026 at 09:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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