3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 9 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX — May 12, 2024

2024-05-12 18:42:03 UTC (2024-05-12) · approx. 10:42 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time18:42 UTC≈ 10:42 AM UTC-8
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.421°, -115.254°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On May 12, 2024 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 9 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX, at a depth of 6.5 km and coordinates 32.4210°, -115.2535°.0

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 919 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 96 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.42°, -115.25°

ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity

Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.

USGS ShakeMap intensity contours for the M3.2 earthquake near 9 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX

Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from submitted citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M3.2 earthquake near 9 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.4210°N
-115.2535°E
Intensity (MMI)
3.7
light
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40746992
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
157
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
Min Station Distance
0.044°
RMS Residual
0.35 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-20 22:20:08 UTC

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Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Delta, B.C., MX?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 9 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX on May 12, 2024 at 18:42 UTC had a depth of 6.5 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 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Actions

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40746992). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 12, 2024). M3.2 Earthquake 9 km NW of Delta, B.C., MX — May 12, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40746992/