Region · Mexico
Earthquakes in Baja California
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Baja California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 86 km SSE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX, on 2026-10-09.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Baja California
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days5
- Last year86
- Last 5 years621
M1+ in the last 7 days: 12. Methodology
180 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Baja California in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2025, with 14.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Baja California
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 17 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | depth 2 km | |
| 3.0 | 52 km SSW of Maneadero, B.C., MX | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 20 km W of Delta, B.C., MX | depth 15 km | |
| 3.1 | 86 km SSE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | depth 10 km | |
| 2.7 | 48 km SW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX | depth 16 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Baja California, answered
Was there an earthquake in Baja California today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Baja California in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Baja California have each year?
Over the last five years there were 621 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Baja California, an average of 124 a year. 86 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Baja California in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on Nov 22, 2022, 16:39 UTC, 28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Baja California
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 18 | 133 |
| Mexicali | 124 | 583 |
| Ensenada | 30 | 191 |
| Rosarito | 15 | 107 |
| Tecate | 47 | 300 |
| Porticos de San Antonio | 17 | 110 |
| Santa Isabel | 127 | 617 |
| La Joya | 18 | 116 |
| Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada | 38 | 270 |
| Terrazas del Valle | 27 | 187 |
| Villa del Prado 2da Seccion | 18 | 125 |
| Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria | 114 | 514 |
| San Felipe | 26 | 205 |
| Las Delicias | 19 | 126 |
| Puebla | 121 | 564 |