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M1.8 Depth: 24.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ejido Tamaulipas, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 02:41:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Ejido Tamaulipas, Baja California (Mexico) on July 8, 2026 at 02:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.9 km
Shallow
24.9 km
24.9 km — shallower than the regional average (46.5 km)
Regional average: 46.5 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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