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M2.2 Depth: 21.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ejido Tamaulipas, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 06:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 06:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Ejido Tamaulipas, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.3 km
Shallow
21.3 km
21.3 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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