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M1.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tijuana, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 03:26:41 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.5 km
Source
USGS

Baja California · Municipio de Tijuana

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About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 03:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tijuana, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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.

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  • San Borja Volcanic Field
    Distance: 496 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Mexico

Baja California

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries

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