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M1.3 Depth: 14.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Juntas de Neji, Baja California (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 03:25:40 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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