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M1.5 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 22:14:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 7 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. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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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