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M3.0 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Maneadero, B.C., MX — October 17, 2026

2026-10-17 18:44:32 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 10:44 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time18:44 UTC≈ 10:44 AM UTC-8
Depth-0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.287°, -116.772°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 17, 2026 at 18:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km SSW of Maneadero, B.C., MX, at a depth of -0.4 km and coordinates 31.2873°, -116.7725°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 548 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 75 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.29°, -116.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
-0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.2873°N
-116.7725°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41348599
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
142
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
282.0°
Min Station Distance
0.455°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-18 19:23:11 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Maneadero, B.C., MX?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 52 km SSW of Maneadero, B.C., MX on October 17, 2026 at 18:44 UTC had a depth of -0.4 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41348599). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 17, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Maneadero, B.C., MX — October 17, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41348599/