Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 17.6 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Popotla
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M3.3 Earthquake near Popotla, Baja California (Mexico)
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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.
Details
ID
630edb9413dc7e3831b826c28a90189adfe0e118
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 09:41:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.25417,
-117.00017
Temperature
12.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport32.0 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · TIJ · MMTJ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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