M2.9 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 00:37:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (46.3 km)
Regional average: 46.3 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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