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Version #7: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A micro earthquake occurred at 11:27:37 PM (PDT) on Monday, March 23, 2026.
The magnitude 2.4 event occurred 27 km (17 miles) ESE of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX.
The hypocentral depth is 16 km (10 miles).


Magnitude 2.4 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:27:37 PM (PDT)
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:27:37 (UTC)
Distance from Primo Tapia, B.C., MX - 27 km (17 miles) ESE (108 degrees)
El Sauzal, B.C., MX - 28 km (17 miles) N (9 degrees)
Ensenada, B.C., MX - 31 km (19 miles) N (357 degrees)
Rosarito, B.C., MX - 43 km (26 miles) ESE (119 degrees)
Tecate, B.C., MX - 47 km (29 miles) S (181 degrees)
Coordinates 32 deg. 8.7 min. N (32.145N), 116 deg. 38.4 min. W (116.640W)
Depth 15.60 km (9.70 miles)
Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=29, Nph=54, Dmin=30.9 km, Rmss=0.21 sec, Erho=0.37 km, Erzz=1.37 km, Gp=126 degrees
Event ID# ci41423528
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