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M2.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio de San Felipe, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 02:57:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio de San Felipe, Baja California (Mexico). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (44.8 km)
Regional average: 44.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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