How close does an earthquake need to be to count as near Mexicali?

The default local search uses a 100 km (62 mile) radius from the city-center coordinates. You can switch the explorer to 50 km or 300 km, and the selected circle is drawn on the map.

What does the historical section for Mexicali include?

It summarizes M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km during the previous ten complete calendar years. The broader radius and higher magnitude threshold are shown separately so the historical totals are not confused with the live local feed.

How current is the earthquake data?

QuakeScout checks the USGS catalog every five minutes. Preliminary magnitude, depth, and location values can be revised after scientific review.

Can QuakeScout be used as an emergency alert?

No. QuakeScout is an informational catalog interface, not an earthquake prediction or emergency warning service. Follow official local authorities and emergency alerts.

Local seismic activity

Latest Earthquakes Near Mexicali, Mexico Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Mexicali, Mexico
Creator: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Check the latest USGS event, exact distance from Mexicali, 24-hour activity and the interactive 30-day map.

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

M2.0+ · within 100 km of Mexicali · USGS

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Mexicali today?

No M2.0+ earthquakes were published by USGS within 100 km during the past 24 hours. The 7-day and 30-day totals remain below.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

Strongest · 30 days

M3.112 km WSW of Salton City, CA

Latest: M2.2 · 5d ago · 7 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX

Nearest: M2.2 · 9 km W

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Mexicali

16 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutes

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 131 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Mexicali during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

2016

017

1418

1319

1820

1421

1222

1223

2224

625

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 122
M5.0–5.9: 8
M6.0–6.9: 1
M7.0+: 0

Strongest events in this period

6.2

28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico222 km SW · November 22, 2022

5.5

103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico290 km S · March 28, 2016

5.5

71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX135 km SE · March 7, 2020

5.3

11km W of Calipatria, CA60 km N · June 5, 2021

5.2

5 km S of Julian, CA116 km NW · April 14, 2025

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
6.2	28 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico	222 km SW	November 22, 2022
5.5	103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico	290 km S	March 28, 2016
5.5	71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	135 km SE	March 7, 2020
5.3	11km W of Calipatria, CA	60 km N	June 5, 2021
5.2	5 km S of Julian, CA	116 km NW	April 14, 2025

Method: 300 km radius, M4.0+, USGS Event Web Service, complete years 2016–2025.

Nearby Monitored Cities

Distances are calculated from city-center coordinates and do not describe shaking intensity.

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How This Mexicali Tracker Works

The live explorer starts with M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 30 days. Changing a filter requests a new result set from the USGS Event Web Service; it does not estimate or invent seismic activity.

An epicenter may be outside the city boundary. Magnitude measures energy released at the source, while felt shaking also depends on distance, depth, local geology and construction. “No matching events” means none met the displayed catalog filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Live and historical event data: USGS Event Web Service. Preliminary records may be revised.