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M3.0 Depth: 9.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 6 km NNW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 02:31:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 6 km NNW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico) on January 2, 2026 at 02:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 02:31:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.40267, -115.22083
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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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