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M2.8 Depth: 6.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 13:32:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico) on August 20, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 km — shallower than the regional average (44.9 km)
Regional average: 44.9 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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