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M3.1 Earthquake 85km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MXNovember 3, 2022

2022-11-03 19:09:03 UTC (2022-11-03) · approx. 11:09 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time19:09 UTC11:09 AM UTC-8
Depth1.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.564°, -115.691°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 3, 2022 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 85km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX, at a depth of 1.7 km and coordinates 31.5638°, -115.6907°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.56°, -115.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
1.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5638°N
-115.6907°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40128767
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
0.190°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-12 23:11:19 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Maneadero, B.C., MX?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 85km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX on November 3, 2022 at 19:09 UTC had a depth of 1.7 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40128767). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 3, 2022). M3.1 Earthquake 85km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MXNovember 3, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40128767/