Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 19.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Islas Agrarias B
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.2 Earthquake near Islas Agrarias B, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Islas Agrarias B, Baja California (Mexico) on October 3, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
a9d1115dc36f34b2022cb2180d8327677566607e
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 02:00:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.58500,
-115.25500
Temperature
34.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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 Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport5.2 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · MXL · MMML - Imperial County Airport40.8 kmStraight-line distance
United States · IPL · KIPL
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04
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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
Of 141 other entries for this area and period, 98 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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