Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 7.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Mexicali Municipality
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M1.5 Earthquake near Mexicali Municipality, Baja California (Mexico)
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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.
Details
ID
e928937cf1d1d8fac2f296ad378608c2e6168bfd
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 22:14:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.30333,
-115.37733
Temperature
40.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport38.5 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · MXL · MMML
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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