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M3.4 Depth: 13.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 43.3 km ( 26.9 mi) WSW (az= 245.7) from Maneadero, B.C., MX

UTC time: 2026-08-15 01:05:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 01:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 43.3 km ( 26.9 mi) WSW (az= 245.7) from Maneadero, B.C., MX. With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 01:05:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
31.55533, -116.98200
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 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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