Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 14.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California · Juntas de Neji
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M1.3 Earthquake near Juntas de Neji, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Juntas de Neji, Baja California (Mexico) on August 23, 2026 at 03:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 USGS.
Details
ID
fdd5eac0ef79e242df659d6ff71adea94b83d40c
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 03:25:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Juntas de Neji
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40767,
-116.33450
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 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
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 142 Catalogue entries
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