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M1.7 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 00:06:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico) on August 9, 2026 at 00:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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