Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 18.9 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Popotla
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.2 Earthquake near Popotla, Baja California (Mexico)
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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.
Details
ID
9914e441584d558b059610e0e207d1d8b2b1b107
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 17:20:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.26400,
-116.99783
Depth profile
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport30.9 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · TIJ · MMTJ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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