M1.9 Depth: 22.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 8 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-04-29 02:43:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on April 29, 2025 at 02:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
22.3 km
UTC time
2025-04-29 02:43:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.42567, -115.15733
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.3 km
Shallow
22.3 km
22.3 km — shallower than the regional average (46.1 km)
Regional average: 46.1 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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