Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 7.6 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.0 Earthquake near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2026 at 05:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Ensenada, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 M4.0.
Details
ID
f7248cb831eb6dd0d7c906f248db24550e155cb2
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 05:27:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.30700,
-115.92767
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
610
Country (24h)
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2