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M2.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 08:37:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 11, 2026 at 08:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Ejido Nuevo León, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 ISC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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