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M1.6 Depth: 18.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Juntas de Neji, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 10:14:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 10:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Juntas de Neji, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 19 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. Mexico: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 km
18.7 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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

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