Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 12.1 km
- Source
- SCEDC
Baja California · Estación Delta
Country overviewMexico · Baja California
M3.2 Earthquake near Estación Delta, Baja California (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On May 24, 2026 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Estación Delta, Baja California (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by SCEDC.
Details
ID
27fb921bf05e1714cc84411dc1887f24570b3678
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 17:24:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.37183,
-115.25166
Temperature
34.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport28.8 kmStraight-line distance
Mexico · MXL · MMML
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Baja California
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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