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M2.1 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Estación Pescadero (Km 39), Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 04:10:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 04:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Estación Pescadero (Km 39), Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 12 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 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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