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M1.8 Depth: 0.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 06:24:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 06:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M1.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (47.3 km)
Regional average: 47.3 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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