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M3.4 Depth: 5.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 6.5 km ( 4.0 mi) WNW (az= 283.5) from Delta, B.C., MX

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:10:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 01:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 6.5 km ( 4.0 mi) WNW (az= 283.5) from Delta, B.C., MX. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:10:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.36867, -115.26017
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 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

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