Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Municipio de Tecate
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M1.6 Earthquake near Municipio de Tecate, Baja California (Mexico)
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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.
Details
ID
b30446fc436ee1a60f7652b701af5d2450c0ca02
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 11:36:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39017,
-116.54234
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport43.5 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · TIJ · MMTJ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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