Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 21.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
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M2.6 Earthquake near 40 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 40 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico) on October 9, 2025 at 21:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
87885035d312e16818e262c5161bbb83edc740db
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
21.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 21:01:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.15600,
-116.35417
Temperature
25.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.6 km
21.6 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
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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