Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 13.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Tecate
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M1.5 Earthquake near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On July 19, 2026 at 23:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
9ebe0842e6a683e16cded51a0677e5cc840bd42e
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 23:29:34 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.38017,
-116.17017
Temperature
32.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 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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