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

UTC time: 2025-09-17 15:25:25 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on September 17, 2025 at 15:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
692578b238aacfcf003ef7618fa90c0321bef378
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 15:25:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39900, -115.25650
Temperature
36.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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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