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Version #8: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

A minor earthquake occurred at 8:39:47 AM (PST) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 8 km (5 miles) ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX.
The hypocentral depth is 23 km (14 miles).


Magnitude 3.0 - local magnitude (Ml)
Time Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8:39:47 AM (PST)
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 16:39:47 (UTC)
Distance from Puebla, B.C., MX - 8 km (5 miles) ESE (109 degrees)
Delta, B.C., MX - 22 km (14 miles) NNW (340 degrees)
Mexicali, B.C., MX - 22 km (14 miles) SE (124 degrees)
Calexico, CA - 26 km (16 miles) SE (126 degrees)
Tecolots, B.C., MX - 27 km (17 miles) W (264 degrees)
Coordinates 32 deg. 32.5 min. N (32.541N), 115 deg. 16.4 min. W (115.273W)
Depth 22.82 km (14.20 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=60, Nph=65, Dmin=15.3 km, Rmss=0.81 sec, Erho=1.05 km, Erzz=5.879 km, Gp=33 degrees
Event ID# ci41173727
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