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M3.3 Depth: 17.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Popotla, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 09:41:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Popotla, Baja California (Mexico) on May 28, 2026 at 09:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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