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M1.6 Depth: 26.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ejido Jalapa, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 08:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 08:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ejido Jalapa, Baja California (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.9 km
Shallow
26.9 km
26.9 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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