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M1.7 Depth: 16.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near El Hongo, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 05:21:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near El Hongo, Baja California (Mexico) on March 1, 2026 at 05:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 SCEDC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.8 km
Shallow
16.8 km
16.8 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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