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M1.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 11:36:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 17 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.

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: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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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