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M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-11-12 09:52:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.9 km
Source
SSN

Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico) on November 12, 2026 at 09:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.9 km
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 km — shallower than the regional average (44 km)
Regional average: 44 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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    Distance: 187 km ·Tuff cone ·Elevation: 183 m ·Last eruption: -1141 ·Mexico
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    Distance: 195 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Mexico
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    Distance: 203 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: -40 m ·Last eruption: 210 ·United States
  • Jaraguay Volcanic Field
    Distance: 247 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 960 m ·Mexico
  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 361 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico

Baja California

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries

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