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M3.2 Depth: 11.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 07:43:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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