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M1.4 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 45.2 km ( 28.1 mi) NNW (az= 328.5) from Los Algodones, B.C., MX

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:43:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 45.2 km ( 28.1 mi) NNW (az= 328.5) from Los Algodones, B.C., MX. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:43:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.04700, -114.98600
Temperature
36.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 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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