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M3.4 Depth: 21.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 4 km SW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 10:16:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 10:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 4 km SW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 22 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 USGS. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
21.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 10:16:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.32483, -115.22166
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.9 km
Shallow
21.9 km
21.9 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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