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M1.7 Depth: 19.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ejido Sinaloa, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 11:59:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ejido Sinaloa, Baja California (Mexico) on April 18, 2026 at 11:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)
Regional average: 46 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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