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M2.7 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 19:45:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M7.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 km — shallower than the regional average (46.2 km)
Regional average: 46.2 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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