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M1.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Mexicali, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 15:07:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Mexicali, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 11 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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — shallower than the regional average (47.4 km)
Regional average: 47.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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