Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 15.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On January 15, 2026 at 15:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
853e65cf29c3296c5eaf0389b9f2ee8c57c8927e
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 15:28:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.88133,
-116.22700
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
622
Country (24h)
Mexico
2