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M2.5 Depth: 20.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ejido Sinaloa, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 04:36:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 04:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ejido Sinaloa, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 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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