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M2.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 10:45:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO (Mexico) on November 29, 2025 at 10:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-29 10:45:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.56780, -115.24420
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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