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

UTC time: 2025-10-18 19:48:00 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 October 18, 2025 at 19:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
8254084686828946599168dc5acd7a71f057037a
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 19:48:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39883, -115.25917
Temperature
31.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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