M5.1 earthquake near Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada, Baja California
2251 d ago · 17 Aug 2020, 15:30 UTC 88km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 88km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX on 17 Aug 2020, 15:30 UTC at a depth of 16 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada, about 89 km away in Baja California, Mexico.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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