M1.8 Depth: 5.7 km

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

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

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

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

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.7 km

5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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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