M 3.1 Earthquake 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX
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A magnitude 3.1 ml earthquake occurred 16 km WNW of Progreso, Baja California, Mexico at a depth of 5 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on July 16, 2026 and geographically references Baja California, Mexico. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A M 3.1 ml earthquake occurred at 2026-07-16 03:36:27 UTC (1784216187900 ms) with an epicenter 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX. The event was recorded at coordinates 32.6232°N, 115.7453°W and a depth of 4.95 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX at latitude 32.6231651306152, longitude -115.745330810547. The shallow depth of 4.95 km is classified as shallow (< 20 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami: 0) and no alert level was issued.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake (M 2.5-3.9) that is often felt but rarely causes damage. Aftershocks are possible following any earthquake.
Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci40656458 (USGS)
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