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M2.6 Depth: 9.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 45 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-09 01:05:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 45 km ENE of Ensenada, B.C., MX (Mexico) on November 9, 2025 at 01:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-09 01:05:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.03850, -116.19150
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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

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