M3.1 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX — May 24, 2026
2026-05-24 17:24:27 UTC (2026-05-24) · approx. 9:24 AM UTC-8 local
On May 24, 2026 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX, at a depth of 11.3 km and coordinates 32.3720°, -115.2573°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 697 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 84 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-115.2573°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Delta, B.C., MX?
The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX on May 24, 2026 at 17:24 UTC had a depth of 11.3 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.
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Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41473864). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 24, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX — May 24, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41473864/