Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 7.3 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M1.7 Earthquake near Municipio de Mexicali, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On January 23, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Mexicali, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by SCEDC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
99d43221634fcc8b7172bcf35f63b5bae6542ad6
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 11:13:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.15317,
-115.21367
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (45.7 km)
Regional average: 45.7 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
626
Country (24h)
Mexico
2