Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Tecate
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Tecate, Baja California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 95 km (59 mi) SW of Tecate, on 2026-10-04.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year47
- Last 5 years300
M1+ in the last 7 days: 19. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Tecate
103 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Tecate in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 15.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Tecate
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 48 km SW of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 16 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Tecate, answered
Was there an earthquake in Tecate today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Tecate in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Tecate?
Over the last five years there were 300 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Tecate, an average of 60 a year. 47 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Tecate in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 52 km (33 mi) N of Tecate, at a depth of 14 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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