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M2.4 Depth: 11.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 6 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 02:33:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 02:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 6 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX (Mexico). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
11.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 02:33:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
City
Baja California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.39733, -115.23333
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.3 km
Shallow
11.3 km
11.3 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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