Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 10.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Tecate
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico) on July 15, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.
Details
ID
7469017f11dc5408155bcebd0ee32ab5ff6928cf
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 11:12:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.42550,
-116.08950
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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