M2.0 Depth: 13.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near La Huerta (Axta), Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 15:42:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 15:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near La Huerta (Axta), Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 14 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 EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 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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