Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 15.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Tecate
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M1.3 Earthquake near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
583d976d4567948af3dd5ce2b91bafbb76c99dfd
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 17:58:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.51417,
-116.21033
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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