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M2.2 Depth: 18.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Popotla, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 17:20:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Popotla, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC. Mexico: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 17:20:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
State
Baja California
City
Popotla
County
Municipio de Playas de Rosarito
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.26400, -116.99783

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