M3.0 Earthquake 13 km N of Tecate, B.C., MX — April 6, 2026
2026-04-06 21:06:33 UTC (2026-04-06) · approx. 1:06 PM UTC-8 local
Felt by 222 people across surrounding communities.
On April 6, 2026 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km N of Tecate, B.C., MX, at a depth of 24.3 km and coordinates 32.6852°, -116.6585°. The earthquake was reported felt by 222 peopleacross surrounding communities, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 3.5 (light). This earthquake was detected by 78 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 205, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 430 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 67 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 222 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-116.6585°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Tecate, B.C., MX?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 13 km N of Tecate, B.C., MX on April 6, 2026 at 21:06 UTC had a depth of 24.3 km. It was felt by 222 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 3.5 (light). For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 32.6852°, -116.6585°, which is 13 km N of Tecate, B.C., MX.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41433912). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 6, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 13 km N of Tecate, B.C., MX — April 6, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41433912/