M2.6 Depth: 16.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 14 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 14:43:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 14 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on August 31, 2025 at 14:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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

M2.6

Depth

16.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 14:43:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mexico

City

Baja California

Source

usgs

Coordinates

32.45950, -115.12033

Temperature

37.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16.8 km

16.8 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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