Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 22.5 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico) on May 1, 2026 at 16:16 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 SCEDC.
Details
ID
87efc3a4a46995a518e675ae12a74c7cae30bb63
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
22.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:16:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.00117,
-116.28167
Temperature
22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.5 km
22.5 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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